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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,189.94, 826,863.39 and 327,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,189.94, 826,863.39 and 327,253.50 is: 451,599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,189.94 : 826,863.39 = 327,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,189.94/826,863.39 = 327,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,189.94x = 826,863.39 × 327,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,189.94x = 270,593,938,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,593,938,399.37/599,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,599.60

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