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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,539.71, 827,354.82 and 327,601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,539.71, 827,354.82 and 327,601.65 is: 452,084.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,539.71 : 827,354.82 = 327,601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,539.71/827,354.82 = 327,601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,539.71x = 827,354.82 × 327,601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,539.71x = 271,042,804,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,042,804,167.45/599,539.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,084.82

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