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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,251.15, 826,961.09 and 327,318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,251.15, 826,961.09 and 327,318.96 is: 451,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,251.15 : 826,961.09 = 327,318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,251.15/826,961.09 = 327,318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,251.15x = 826,961.09 × 327,318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,251.15x = 270,680,043,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,680,043,939.27/599,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,697.16

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