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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,960.78, 827,957.83 and 328,045.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,960.78, 827,957.83 and 328,045.61 is: 452,709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,960.78 : 827,957.83 = 328,045.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,960.78/827,957.83 = 328,045.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,960.78x = 827,957.83 × 328,045.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,960.78x = 271,607,926,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,607,926,436.72/599,960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,709.47

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