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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,713.95, 827,618.52 and 327,799.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,713.95, 827,618.52 and 327,799.78 is: 452,370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,713.95 : 827,618.52 = 327,799.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,713.95/827,618.52 = 327,799.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,713.95x = 827,618.52 × 327,799.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,713.95x = 271,293,168,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,293,168,779.93/599,713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,370.95

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