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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,621.94, 827,480.44 and 327,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,621.94, 827,480.44 and 327,689.96 is: 452,213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,621.94 : 827,480.44 = 327,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,621.94/827,480.44 = 327,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,621.94x = 827,480.44 × 327,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,621.94x = 271,157,032,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,157,032,284.38/599,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,213.33

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