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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,808.86, 827,736 and 327,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,808.86, 827,736 and 327,877.80 is: 452,471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,808.86 : 827,736 = 327,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,808.86/827,736 = 327,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,808.86x = 827,736 × 327,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,808.86x = 271,396,258,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,396,258,660.80/599,808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,471.24

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