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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,794.31, 827,716.18 and 327,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,794.31, 827,716.18 and 327,863.28 is: 452,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,794.31 : 827,716.18 = 327,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,794.31/827,716.18 = 327,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,794.31x = 827,716.18 × 327,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,794.31x = 271,377,741,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,377,741,683.87/599,794.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,451.34

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