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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,555.97, 827,389.44 and 327,623.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,555.97, 827,389.44 and 327,623.91 is: 452,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,555.97 : 827,389.44 = 327,623.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,555.97/827,389.44 = 327,623.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,555.97x = 827,389.44 × 327,623.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,555.97x = 271,072,561,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,072,561,551.39/599,555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,122.20

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