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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,881.04, 827,835.68 and 327,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,881.04, 827,835.68 and 327,950.08 is: 452,571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,881.04 : 827,835.68 = 327,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,881.04/827,835.68 = 327,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,881.04x = 827,835.68 × 327,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,881.04x = 271,488,777,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,488,777,482.85/599,881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,571.03

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