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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,847.26, 827,790.89 and 327,918.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,847.26, 827,790.89 and 327,918.42 is: 452,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,847.26 : 827,790.89 = 327,918.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,847.26/827,790.89 = 327,918.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,847.26x = 827,790.89 × 327,918.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,847.26x = 271,447,879,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,447,879,099.60/599,847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,528.33

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