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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,895.69, 827,876.28 and 327,958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,895.69, 827,876.28 and 327,958.18 is: 452,593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,895.69 : 827,876.28 = 327,958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,895.69/827,876.28 = 327,958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,895.69x = 827,876.28 × 327,958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,895.69x = 271,508,797,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,508,797,214.12/599,895.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,593.35

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