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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,475.10, 996,858.45 and 327,677.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,475.10, 996,858.45 and 327,677.10 is: 491,587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,475.10 : 996,858.45 = 327,677.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,475.10/996,858.45 = 327,677.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,475.10x = 996,858.45 × 327,677.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,475.10x = 326,647,686,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,647,686,006.50/664,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,587.55

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