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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,788.24, 827,707.74 and 327,857.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,788.24, 827,707.74 and 327,857.27 is: 452,443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,788.24 : 827,707.74 = 327,857.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,788.24/827,707.74 = 327,857.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,788.24x = 827,707.74 × 327,857.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,788.24x = 271,370,000,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,370,000,204.22/599,788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,443.01

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