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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,588.89, 827,443.48 and 327,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,588.89, 827,443.48 and 327,668.24 is: 452,188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,588.89 : 827,443.48 = 327,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,588.89/827,443.48 = 327,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,588.89x = 827,443.48 × 327,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,588.89x = 271,126,948,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,126,948,791.08/599,588.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,188.08

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