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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,264.16, 826,979.04 and 327,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,264.16, 826,979.04 and 327,331.96 is: 451,715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,264.16 : 826,979.04 = 327,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,264.16/826,979.04 = 327,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,264.16x = 826,979.04 × 327,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,264.16x = 270,696,670,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,696,670,042.12/599,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,715.10

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