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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,522.21, 827,315.98 and 327,599.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,522.21, 827,315.98 and 327,599.45 is: 452,073.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,522.21 : 827,315.98 = 327,599.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,522.21/827,315.98 = 327,599.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,522.21x = 827,315.98 × 327,599.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,522.21x = 271,028,260,024.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,028,260,024.21/599,522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,073.76

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