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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,548.98, 827,379.77 and 327,616.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,548.98, 827,379.77 and 327,616.89 is: 452,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,548.98 : 827,379.77 = 327,616.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,548.98/827,379.77 = 327,616.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,548.98x = 827,379.77 × 327,616.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,548.98x = 271,063,585,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,063,585,458.23/599,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,112.50

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