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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,289.49, 827,022.32 and 327,361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,289.49, 827,022.32 and 327,361.15 is: 451,759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,289.49 : 827,022.32 = 327,361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,289.49/827,022.32 = 327,361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,289.49x = 827,022.32 × 327,361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,289.49x = 270,734,977,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,734,977,750.87/599,289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,759.93

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