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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,465.47, 827,252.58 and 327,527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,465.47, 827,252.58 and 327,527.50 is: 451,982.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,465.47 : 827,252.58 = 327,527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,465.47/827,252.58 = 327,527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,465.47x = 827,252.58 × 327,527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,465.47x = 270,947,969,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,947,969,395.95/599,465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,982.61

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