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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,794.81, 827,716.87 and 327,863.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,794.81, 827,716.87 and 327,863.78 is: 452,452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,794.81 : 827,716.87 = 327,863.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,794.81/827,716.87 = 327,863.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,794.81x = 827,716.87 × 327,863.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,794.81x = 271,378,381,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,378,381,767.97/599,794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,452.03

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