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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,419.46, 827,256.08 and 327,528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,419.46, 827,256.08 and 327,528.70 is: 452,020.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,419.46 : 827,256.08 = 327,528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,419.46/827,256.08 = 327,528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,419.46x = 827,256.08 × 327,528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,419.46x = 270,950,108,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,950,108,449.50/599,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,020.87

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