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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,239.66, 826,945.81 and 327,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,239.66, 826,945.81 and 327,307.72 is: 451,681.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,239.66 : 826,945.81 = 327,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,239.66/826,945.81 = 327,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,239.66x = 826,945.81 × 327,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,239.66x = 270,665,746,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,665,746,816.38/599,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,681.97

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