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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,578.52, 827,416.61 and 327,648.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,578.52, 827,416.61 and 327,648.08 is: 452,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,578.52 : 827,416.61 = 327,648.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,578.52/827,416.61 = 327,648.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,578.52x = 827,416.61 × 327,648.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,578.52x = 271,101,463,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,101,463,626.61/599,578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,153.40

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