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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,625.18, 827,484.93 and 327,693.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,625.18, 827,484.93 and 327,693.21 is: 452,217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,625.18 : 827,484.93 = 327,693.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,625.18/827,484.93 = 327,693.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,625.18x = 827,484.93 × 327,693.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,625.18x = 271,161,192,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,161,192,938.33/599,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,217.82

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