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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,838.49, 827,777.17 and 327,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,838.49, 827,777.17 and 327,907.60 is: 452,512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,838.49 : 827,777.17 = 327,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,838.49/827,777.17 = 327,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,838.49x = 827,777.17 × 327,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,838.49x = 271,434,425,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,434,425,149.49/599,838.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,512.52

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