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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,281.60, 996,568.20 and 327,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,281.60, 996,568.20 and 327,483.60 is: 491,297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,281.60 : 996,568.20 = 327,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,281.60/996,568.20 = 327,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,281.60x = 996,568.20 × 327,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,281.60x = 326,359,741,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,359,741,781.52/664,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,297.28

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