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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,786.28, 827,704.96 and 327,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,786.28, 827,704.96 and 327,855.24 is: 452,440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,786.28 : 827,704.96 = 327,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,786.28/827,704.96 = 327,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,786.28x = 827,704.96 × 327,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,786.28x = 271,367,407,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,367,407,490.35/599,786.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,440.17

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