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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,706.07, 827,571.87 and 327,771.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,706.07, 827,571.87 and 327,771.75 is: 452,312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,706.07 : 827,571.87 = 327,771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,706.07/827,571.87 = 327,771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,706.07x = 827,571.87 × 327,771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,706.07x = 271,254,680,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,254,680,080.67/599,706.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,312.71

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