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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,622.94, 827,481.82 and 327,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,622.94, 827,481.82 and 327,690.96 is: 452,214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,622.94 : 827,481.82 = 327,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,622.94/827,481.82 = 327,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,622.94x = 827,481.82 × 327,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,622.94x = 271,158,311,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,158,311,159.12/599,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,214.71

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