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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,779.10, 827,695.17 and 327,848.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,779.10, 827,695.17 and 327,848.06 is: 452,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,779.10 : 827,695.17 = 327,848.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,779.10/827,695.17 = 327,848.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,779.10x = 827,695.17 × 327,848.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,779.10x = 271,358,251,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,358,251,617.39/599,779.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,430.33

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