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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,949.51, 827,938.17 and 328,017.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,949.51, 827,938.17 and 328,017.71 is: 452,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,949.51 : 827,938.17 = 328,017.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,949.51/827,938.17 = 328,017.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,949.51x = 827,938.17 × 328,017.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,949.51x = 271,578,382,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,578,382,582.86/599,949.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,668.73

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