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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,247.47, 826,956.59 and 327,315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,247.47, 826,956.59 and 327,315.53 is: 451,692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,247.47 : 826,956.59 = 327,315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,247.47/826,956.59 = 327,315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,247.47x = 826,956.59 × 327,315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,247.47x = 270,675,736,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,675,736,814.81/599,247.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,692.75

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