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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,519.97, 827,312.88 and 327,597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,519.97, 827,312.88 and 327,597.20 is: 452,070.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,519.97 : 827,312.88 = 327,597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,519.97/827,312.88 = 327,597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,519.97x = 827,312.88 × 327,597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,519.97x = 271,025,378,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,025,378,875.37/599,519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,070.64

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