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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,932.78, 827,922.87 and 328,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,932.78, 827,922.87 and 328,012.13 is: 452,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,932.78 : 827,922.87 = 328,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,932.78/827,922.87 = 328,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,932.78x = 827,922.87 × 328,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,932.78x = 271,568,746,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,568,746,134.22/599,932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,665.29

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