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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,254.03, 826,965.09 and 327,321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,254.03, 826,965.09 and 327,321.88 is: 451,701.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,254.03 : 826,965.09 = 327,321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,254.03/826,965.09 = 327,321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,254.03x = 826,965.09 × 327,321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,254.03x = 270,683,763,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,683,763,818.34/599,254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,701.20

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