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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,462.46, 827,248.55 and 327,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,462.46, 827,248.55 and 327,524.52 is: 451,978.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,462.46 : 827,248.55 = 327,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,462.46/827,248.55 = 327,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,462.46x = 827,248.55 × 327,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,462.46x = 270,944,182,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,944,182,621.82/599,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,978.57

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