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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,186.22, 826,875.66 and 327,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,186.22, 826,875.66 and 327,254.12 is: 451,609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,186.22 : 826,875.66 = 327,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,186.22/826,875.66 = 327,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,186.22x = 826,875.66 × 327,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,186.22x = 270,598,466,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,598,466,462.72/599,186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,609.96

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