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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,592.39, 827,448.31 and 327,671.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,592.39, 827,448.31 and 327,671.74 is: 452,192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,592.39 : 827,448.31 = 327,671.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,592.39/827,448.31 = 327,671.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,592.39x = 827,448.31 × 327,671.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,592.39x = 271,131,428,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,131,428,941.66/599,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,192.91

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