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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,676.91, 827,552.15 and 327,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,676.91, 827,552.15 and 327,744.73 is: 452,286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,676.91 : 827,552.15 = 327,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,676.91/827,552.15 = 327,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,676.91x = 827,552.15 × 327,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,676.91x = 271,225,855,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,225,855,962.67/599,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,286.64

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