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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,779.56, 827,718.03 and 327,865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,779.56, 827,718.03 and 327,865.89 is: 452,467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,779.56 : 827,718.03 = 327,865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,779.56/827,718.03 = 327,865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,779.56x = 827,718.03 × 327,865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,779.56x = 271,380,508,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,380,508,575.00/599,779.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,467.08

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