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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,570.46, 827,406.36 and 327,640.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,570.46, 827,406.36 and 327,640.77 is: 452,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,570.46 : 827,406.36 = 327,640.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,570.46/827,406.36 = 327,640.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,570.46x = 827,406.36 × 327,640.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,570.46x = 271,092,056,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,092,056,893.30/599,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,143.78

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