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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,753.74, 827,659.46 and 327,823.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,753.74, 827,659.46 and 327,823.42 is: 452,395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,753.74 : 827,659.46 = 327,823.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,753.74/827,659.46 = 327,823.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,753.74x = 827,659.46 × 327,823.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,753.74x = 271,326,154,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,326,154,772.55/599,753.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,395.94

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