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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,627.80, 996,941.70 and 327,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,627.80, 996,941.70 and 327,829.80 is: 491,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,627.80 : 996,941.70 = 327,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,627.80/996,941.70 = 327,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,627.80x = 996,941.70 × 327,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,627.80x = 326,827,198,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,827,198,122.66/664,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,744.70

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