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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,421.48, 827,258.84 and 327,530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,421.48, 827,258.84 and 327,530.68 is: 452,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,421.48 : 827,258.84 = 327,530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,421.48/827,258.84 = 327,530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,421.48x = 827,258.84 × 327,530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,421.48x = 270,952,650,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,952,650,401.21/599,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,023.59

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