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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,932.28, 827,907 and 327,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,932.28, 827,907 and 327,995.84 is: 452,634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,932.28 : 827,907 = 327,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,932.28/827,907 = 327,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,932.28x = 827,907 × 327,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,932.28x = 271,550,051,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,550,051,906.88/599,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,634.51

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