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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,932.26, 829,332.58 and 342,814.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,932.26, 829,332.58 and 342,814.89 is: 473,110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,932.26 : 829,332.58 = 342,814.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,932.26/829,332.58 = 342,814.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,932.26x = 829,332.58 × 342,814.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,932.26x = 284,307,555,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,307,555,472.04/600,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,110.82

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