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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,246.58, 826,955.36 and 327,314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,246.58, 826,955.36 and 327,314.64 is: 451,691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,246.58 : 826,955.36 = 327,314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,246.58/826,955.36 = 327,314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,246.58x = 826,955.36 × 327,314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,246.58x = 270,674,599,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,674,599,873.84/599,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,691.52

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