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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,240.66, 826,947.19 and 327,308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,240.66, 826,947.19 and 327,308.72 is: 451,683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,240.66 : 826,947.19 = 327,308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,240.66/826,947.19 = 327,308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,240.66x = 826,947.19 × 327,308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,240.66x = 270,667,024,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,667,024,629.95/599,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,683.34

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