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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,883.92, 829,218.06 and 346,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,883.92, 829,218.06 and 346,234.50 is: 477,802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,883.92 : 829,218.06 = 346,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,883.92/829,218.06 = 346,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,883.92x = 829,218.06 × 346,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,883.92x = 287,103,900,395.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,103,900,395.07/600,883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,802.60

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