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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,541.55, 827,369.49 and 327,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,541.55, 827,369.49 and 327,609.44 is: 452,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,541.55 : 827,369.49 = 327,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,541.55/827,369.49 = 327,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,541.55x = 827,369.49 × 327,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,541.55x = 271,054,055,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,054,055,291.99/599,541.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,102.20

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