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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,829.22, 827,764.20 and 327,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,829.22, 827,764.20 and 327,898.24 is: 452,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,829.22 : 827,764.20 = 327,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,829.22/827,764.20 = 327,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,829.22x = 827,764.20 × 327,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,829.22x = 271,422,424,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,422,424,315.01/599,829.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,499.50

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