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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,792.31, 827,713.42 and 327,861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,792.31, 827,713.42 and 327,861.28 is: 452,448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,792.31 : 827,713.42 = 327,861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,792.31/827,713.42 = 327,861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,792.31x = 827,713.42 × 327,861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,792.31x = 271,375,181,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,375,181,354.38/599,792.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,448.58

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