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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,005.10, 996,851.55 and 327,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,005.10, 996,851.55 and 327,769.70 is: 491,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,005.10 : 996,851.55 = 327,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,005.10/996,851.55 = 327,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,005.10x = 996,851.55 × 327,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,005.10x = 326,737,733,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,737,733,488.04/665,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,331.17

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