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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,158.38, 826,804.74 and 327,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,158.38, 826,804.74 and 327,172.14 is: 451,479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,158.38 : 826,804.74 = 327,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,158.38/826,804.74 = 327,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,158.38x = 826,804.74 × 327,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,158.38x = 270,507,476,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,507,476,147.94/599,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,479.08

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