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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,295.83, 826,992.32 and 327,309.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,295.83, 826,992.32 and 327,309.57 is: 451,667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,295.83 : 826,992.32 = 327,309.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,295.83/826,992.32 = 327,309.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,295.83x = 826,992.32 × 327,309.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,295.83x = 270,682,499,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,682,499,015.96/599,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,667.59

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