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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,900.64, 827,862.76 and 327,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,900.64, 827,862.76 and 327,969.76 is: 452,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,900.64 : 827,862.76 = 327,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,900.64/827,862.76 = 327,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,900.64x = 827,862.76 × 327,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,900.64x = 271,513,950,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,513,950,710.14/599,900.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,598.20

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