Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,793.31, 827,714.80 and 327,862.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 599,793.31, 827,714.80 and 327,862.28 is: 452,449.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,793.31 : 827,714.80 = 327,862.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,793.31/827,714.80 = 327,862.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,793.31x = 827,714.80 × 327,862.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,793.31x = 271,376,461,517.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,376,461,517.74/599,793.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,449.96
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