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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,502.24, 827,316.72 and 327,566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,502.24, 827,316.72 and 327,566.88 is: 452,044.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,502.24 : 827,316.72 = 327,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,502.24/827,316.72 = 327,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,502.24x = 827,316.72 × 327,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,502.24x = 271,001,556,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,001,556,742.23/599,502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,044.28

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