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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,679.38, 827,576.58 and 327,741.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,679.38, 827,576.58 and 327,741.31 is: 452,293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,679.38 : 827,576.58 = 327,741.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,679.38/827,576.58 = 327,741.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,679.38x = 827,576.58 × 327,741.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,679.38x = 271,231,032,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,231,032,454.52/599,679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,293.41

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