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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,034, 826,700.56 and 327,127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,034, 826,700.56 and 327,127.16 is: 451,453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,034 : 826,700.56 = 327,127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,034/826,700.56 = 327,127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,034x = 826,700.56 × 327,127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,034x = 270,436,206,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,436,206,363.21/599,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,453.85

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