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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,176.14, 826,858.63 and 327,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,176.14, 826,858.63 and 327,244.15 is: 451,594.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,176.14 : 826,858.63 = 327,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,176.14/826,858.63 = 327,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,176.14x = 826,858.63 × 327,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,176.14x = 270,584,650,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,584,650,987.14/599,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,594.51

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