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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,371.95, 827,149.37 and 327,451.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,371.95, 827,149.37 and 327,451.31 is: 451,891.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,371.95 : 827,149.37 = 327,451.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,371.95/827,149.37 = 327,451.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,371.95x = 827,149.37 × 327,451.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,371.95x = 270,851,143,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,851,143,942.90/599,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,891.59

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