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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,795.31, 827,717.56 and 327,864.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,795.31, 827,717.56 and 327,864.28 is: 452,452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,795.31 : 827,717.56 = 327,864.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,795.31/827,717.56 = 327,864.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,795.31x = 827,717.56 × 327,864.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,795.31x = 271,379,021,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,379,021,852.76/599,795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,452.72

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