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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,476.23, 827,266.71 and 327,537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,476.23, 827,266.71 and 327,537.36 is: 451,995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,476.23 : 827,266.71 = 327,537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,476.23/827,266.71 = 327,537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,476.23x = 827,266.71 × 327,537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,476.23x = 270,960,754,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,960,754,209.29/599,476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,995.83

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