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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,985.88, 822,460.51 and 327,713.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,985.88, 822,460.51 and 327,713.88 is: 452,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,985.88 : 822,460.51 = 327,713.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,985.88/822,460.51 = 327,713.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,985.88x = 822,460.51 × 327,713.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,985.88x = 269,531,724,878.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,531,724,878.88/595,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,245.15

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