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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,565.76, 827,365.61 and 327,635.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,565.76, 827,365.61 and 327,635.78 is: 452,118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,565.76 : 827,365.61 = 327,635.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,565.76/827,365.61 = 327,635.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,565.76x = 827,365.61 × 327,635.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,565.76x = 271,074,573,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,074,573,659.79/599,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,118.17

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