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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,686.94, 827,568 and 327,754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,686.94, 827,568 and 327,754.82 is: 452,301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,686.94 : 827,568 = 327,754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,686.94/827,568 = 327,754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,686.94x = 827,568 × 327,754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,686.94x = 271,239,402,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,239,402,946.68/599,686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,301.67

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