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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,555.92, 827,389.31 and 327,623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,555.92, 827,389.31 and 327,623.81 is: 452,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,555.92 : 827,389.31 = 327,623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,555.92/827,389.31 = 327,623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,555.92x = 827,389.31 × 327,623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,555.92x = 271,072,436,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,072,436,846.06/599,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,122.03

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