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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,607.16, 827,460.04 and 327,679.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,607.16, 827,460.04 and 327,679.22 is: 452,198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,607.16 : 827,460.04 = 327,679.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,607.16/827,460.04 = 327,679.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,607.16x = 827,460.04 × 327,679.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,607.16x = 271,141,460,488.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,141,460,488.37/599,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,198.50

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