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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,843.33, 827,785.44 and 327,914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,843.33, 827,785.44 and 327,914.48 is: 452,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,843.33 : 827,785.44 = 327,914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,843.33/827,785.44 = 327,914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,843.33x = 827,785.44 × 327,914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,843.33x = 271,442,834,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,442,834,178.64/599,843.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,522.89

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