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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,931.28, 827,905.62 and 327,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,931.28, 827,905.62 and 327,994.84 is: 452,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,931.28 : 827,905.62 = 327,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,931.28/827,905.62 = 327,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,931.28x = 827,905.62 × 327,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,931.28x = 271,548,771,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,548,771,367.00/599,931.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,633.13

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