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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,052, 826,693.19 and 327,120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,052, 826,693.19 and 327,120.42 is: 451,426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,052 : 826,693.19 = 327,120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,052/826,693.19 = 327,120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,052x = 826,693.19 × 327,120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,052x = 270,428,221,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,428,221,888.34/599,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,426.96

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