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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,462.80, 996,013.80 and 326,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,462.80, 996,013.80 and 326,984.40 is: 490,141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,462.80 : 996,013.80 = 326,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,462.80/996,013.80 = 326,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,462.80x = 996,013.80 × 326,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,462.80x = 325,680,974,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,680,974,784.72/664,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,141.77

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