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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,520.97, 827,314.26 and 327,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,520.97, 827,314.26 and 327,598.20 is: 452,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,520.97 : 827,314.26 = 327,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,520.97/827,314.26 = 327,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,520.97x = 827,314.26 × 327,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,520.97x = 271,026,662,410.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,026,662,410.33/599,520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,072.03

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