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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,952.51, 827,942.31 and 328,020.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,952.51, 827,942.31 and 328,020.71 is: 452,672.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,952.51 : 827,942.31 = 328,020.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,952.51/827,942.31 = 328,020.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,952.51x = 827,942.31 × 328,020.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,952.51x = 271,582,224,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,582,224,365.24/599,952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,672.87

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