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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,288.82, 827,013.64 and 327,356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,288.82, 827,013.64 and 327,356.79 is: 451,749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,288.82 : 827,013.64 = 327,356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,288.82/827,013.64 = 327,356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,288.82x = 827,013.64 × 327,356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,288.82x = 270,728,530,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,728,530,476.62/599,288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,749.68

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