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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,558.52, 827,380.80 and 327,620.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,558.52, 827,380.80 and 327,620.61 is: 452,111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,558.52 : 827,380.80 = 327,620.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,558.52/827,380.80 = 327,620.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,558.52x = 827,380.80 × 327,620.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,558.52x = 271,067,002,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,067,002,398.29/599,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,111.00

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