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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,985, 822,459.30 and 327,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,985, 822,459.30 and 327,713 is: 452,243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,985 : 822,459.30 = 327,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,985/822,459.30 = 327,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,985x = 822,459.30 × 327,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,985x = 269,530,604,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,530,604,580.90/595,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,243.94

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