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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,785.56, 827,726.34 and 327,871.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,785.56, 827,726.34 and 327,871.92 is: 452,475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,785.56 : 827,726.34 = 327,871.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,785.56/827,726.34 = 327,871.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,785.56x = 827,726.34 × 327,871.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,785.56x = 271,388,224,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,388,224,330.37/599,785.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,475.42

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