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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,786.56, 827,723.04 and 327,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,786.56, 827,723.04 and 327,869.44 is: 452,469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,786.56 : 827,723.04 = 327,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,786.56/827,723.04 = 327,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,786.56x = 827,723.04 × 327,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,786.56x = 271,385,089,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,385,089,599.90/599,786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,469.44

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