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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,847.52, 827,791.22 and 327,918.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,847.52, 827,791.22 and 327,918.67 is: 452,528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,847.52 : 827,791.22 = 327,918.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,847.52/827,791.22 = 327,918.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,847.52x = 827,791.22 × 327,918.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,847.52x = 271,448,195,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,448,195,900.08/599,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,528.66

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