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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,467.47, 827,255.34 and 327,529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,467.47, 827,255.34 and 327,529.50 is: 451,985.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,467.47 : 827,255.34 = 327,529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,467.47/827,255.34 = 327,529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,467.47x = 827,255.34 × 327,529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,467.47x = 270,950,527,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,950,527,882.53/599,467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,985.37

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