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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,463.94, 827,250.60 and 327,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,463.94, 827,250.60 and 327,526 is: 451,980.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,463.94 : 827,250.60 = 327,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,463.94/827,250.60 = 327,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,463.94x = 827,250.60 × 327,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,463.94x = 270,946,080,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,946,080,015.60/599,463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,980.61

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