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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,951.51, 827,940.93 and 328,019.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,951.51, 827,940.93 and 328,019.71 is: 452,671.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,951.51 : 827,940.93 = 328,019.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,951.51/827,940.93 = 328,019.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,951.51x = 827,940.93 × 328,019.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,951.51x = 271,580,943,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,580,943,755.73/599,951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,671.49

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