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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,481.47, 827,283.12 and 327,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,481.47, 827,283.12 and 327,551.30 is: 452,020.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,481.47 : 827,283.12 = 327,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,481.47/827,283.12 = 327,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,481.47x = 827,283.12 × 327,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,481.47x = 270,977,657,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,977,657,287.64/599,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,020.08

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