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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,041.69, 826,711.02 and 327,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,041.69, 826,711.02 and 327,134.88 is: 451,464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,041.69 : 826,711.02 = 327,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,041.69/826,711.02 = 327,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,041.69x = 826,711.02 × 327,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,041.69x = 270,446,010,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,446,010,322.38/599,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,464.42

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