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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,884.92, 829,219.44 and 346,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,884.92, 829,219.44 and 346,235.50 is: 477,803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,884.92 : 829,219.44 = 346,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,884.92/829,219.44 = 346,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,884.92x = 829,219.44 × 346,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,884.92x = 287,105,207,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,105,207,418.12/600,884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,803.98

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