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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,294.80, 996,442.20 and 327,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,294.80, 996,442.20 and 327,399.60 is: 491,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,294.80 : 996,442.20 = 327,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,294.80/996,442.20 = 327,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,294.80x = 996,442.20 × 327,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,294.80x = 326,234,777,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,234,777,703.12/664,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,099.40

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