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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,997.10, 996,839.55 and 327,761.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,997.10, 996,839.55 and 327,761.70 is: 491,319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,997.10 : 996,839.55 = 327,761.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,997.10/996,839.55 = 327,761.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,997.10x = 996,839.55 × 327,761.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,997.10x = 326,725,825,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,725,825,535.24/664,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,319.17

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