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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,462.54, 827,248.53 and 327,524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,462.54, 827,248.53 and 327,524.59 is: 451,978.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,462.54 : 827,248.53 = 327,524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,462.54/827,248.53 = 327,524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,462.54x = 827,248.53 × 327,524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,462.54x = 270,944,235,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,944,235,616.35/599,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,978.59

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