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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,930.28, 827,904.24 and 327,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,930.28, 827,904.24 and 327,993.84 is: 452,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,930.28 : 827,904.24 = 327,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,930.28/827,904.24 = 327,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,930.28x = 827,904.24 × 327,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,930.28x = 271,547,490,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,547,490,829.88/599,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,631.75

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