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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,950.51, 827,939.55 and 328,018.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,950.51, 827,939.55 and 328,018.71 is: 452,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,950.51 : 827,939.55 = 328,018.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,950.51/827,939.55 = 328,018.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,950.51x = 827,939.55 × 328,018.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,950.51x = 271,579,663,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,579,663,148.98/599,950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,670.11

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