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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,556.10, 996,979.95 and 327,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,556.10, 996,979.95 and 327,758.10 is: 491,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,556.10 : 996,979.95 = 327,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,556.10/996,979.95 = 327,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,556.10x = 996,979.95 × 327,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,556.10x = 326,768,254,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,768,254,150.10/664,556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,709.06

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