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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,828.76, 827,771.40 and 327,892.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,828.76, 827,771.40 and 327,892.32 is: 452,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,828.76 : 827,771.40 = 327,892.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,828.76/827,771.40 = 327,892.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,828.76x = 827,771.40 × 327,892.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,828.76x = 271,419,884,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,419,884,775.65/599,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,495.62

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