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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,130, 826,806.03 and 327,205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,130, 826,806.03 and 327,205.92 is: 451,547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,130 : 826,806.03 = 327,205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,130/826,806.03 = 327,205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,130x = 826,806.03 × 327,205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,130x = 270,535,827,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,535,827,707.70/599,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,547.79

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