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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,955.46, 827,940.03 and 328,040.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,955.46, 827,940.03 and 328,040.89 is: 452,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,955.46 : 827,940.03 = 328,040.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,955.46/827,940.03 = 328,040.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,955.46x = 827,940.03 × 328,040.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,955.46x = 271,598,182,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,598,182,853.05/599,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,697.25

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