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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,759.76, 827,690.76 and 327,845.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,759.76, 827,690.76 and 327,845.94 is: 452,439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,759.76 : 827,690.76 = 327,845.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,759.76/827,690.76 = 327,845.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,759.76x = 827,690.76 × 327,845.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,759.76x = 271,355,055,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,355,055,241.51/599,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,439.58

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