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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,266.08, 826,981.56 and 327,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,266.08, 826,981.56 and 327,333.84 is: 451,717.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,266.08 : 826,981.56 = 327,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,266.08/826,981.56 = 327,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,266.08x = 826,981.56 × 327,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,266.08x = 270,699,049,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,699,049,643.99/599,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,717.62

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