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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,298, 827,034.04 and 327,369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,298, 827,034.04 and 327,369.66 is: 451,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,298 : 827,034.04 = 327,369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,298/827,034.04 = 327,369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,298x = 827,034.04 × 327,369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,298x = 270,745,852,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,745,852,483.23/599,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,771.66

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