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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,888.42, 829,224.27 and 346,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,888.42, 829,224.27 and 346,239 is: 477,808.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,888.42 : 829,224.27 = 346,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,888.42/829,224.27 = 346,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,888.42x = 829,224.27 × 346,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,888.42x = 287,109,782,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,109,782,020.53/600,888.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,808.81

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