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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,757.74, 827,664.98 and 327,827.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,757.74, 827,664.98 and 327,827.42 is: 452,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,757.74 : 827,664.98 = 327,827.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,757.74/827,664.98 = 327,827.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,757.74x = 827,664.98 × 327,827.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,757.74x = 271,331,275,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,331,275,017.75/599,757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,401.46

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