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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,299, 827,035.44 and 327,370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,299, 827,035.44 and 327,370.66 is: 451,773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,299 : 827,035.44 = 327,370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,299/827,035.44 = 327,370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,299x = 827,035.44 × 327,370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,299x = 270,747,137,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,747,137,836.19/599,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,773.05

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