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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,827.02, 827,761.20 and 327,896.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,827.02, 827,761.20 and 327,896.05 is: 452,496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,827.02 : 827,761.20 = 327,896.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,827.02/827,761.20 = 327,896.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,827.02x = 827,761.20 × 327,896.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,827.02x = 271,419,627,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,419,627,823.26/599,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,496.50

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