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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,416.78, 996,589.44 and 327,121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,416.78, 996,589.44 and 327,121.17 is: 490,664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,416.78 : 996,589.44 = 327,121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,416.78/996,589.44 = 327,121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,416.78x = 996,589.44 × 327,121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,416.78x = 326,005,503,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,005,503,622.45/664,416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,664.16

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