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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,599.40, 827,433.06 and 327,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,599.40, 827,433.06 and 327,655.40 is: 452,156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,599.40 : 827,433.06 = 327,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,599.40/827,433.06 = 327,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,599.40x = 827,433.06 × 327,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,599.40x = 271,112,910,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,112,910,247.52/599,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,156.74

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