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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,755.74, 827,662.22 and 327,825.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,755.74, 827,662.22 and 327,825.42 is: 452,398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,755.74 : 827,662.22 = 327,825.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,755.74/827,662.22 = 327,825.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,755.74x = 827,662.22 × 327,825.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,755.74x = 271,328,714,889.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,328,714,889.63/599,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,398.70

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