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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,421.96, 827,259.53 and 327,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,421.96, 827,259.53 and 327,531.20 is: 452,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,421.96 : 827,259.53 = 327,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,421.96/827,259.53 = 327,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,421.96x = 827,259.53 × 327,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,421.96x = 270,953,300,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,953,300,798.38/599,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,024.31

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