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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,302, 827,039.56 and 327,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,302, 827,039.56 and 327,373.66 is: 451,777.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,302 : 827,039.56 = 327,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,302/827,039.56 = 327,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,302x = 827,039.56 × 327,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,302x = 270,750,967,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,750,967,721.99/599,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,777.18

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