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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,228.80, 996,343.20 and 327,321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,228.80, 996,343.20 and 327,321.45 is: 490,982.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,228.80 : 996,343.20 = 327,321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,228.80/996,343.20 = 327,321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,228.80x = 996,343.20 × 327,321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,228.80x = 326,124,500,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,124,500,921.64/664,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,982.18

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