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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,456.94, 827,240.94 and 327,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,456.94, 827,240.94 and 327,519 is: 451,970.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,456.94 : 827,240.94 = 327,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,456.94/827,240.94 = 327,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,456.94x = 827,240.94 × 327,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,456.94x = 270,937,125,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,937,125,427.86/599,456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,970.95

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