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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,152.62, 826,826.41 and 327,220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,152.62, 826,826.41 and 327,220.59 is: 451,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,152.62 : 826,826.41 = 327,220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,152.62/826,826.41 = 327,220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,152.62x = 826,826.41 × 327,220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,152.62x = 270,554,624,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,554,624,889.73/599,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,562.12

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