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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,007.80, 996,831.30 and 327,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,007.80, 996,831.30 and 327,529.40 is: 490,958.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,007.80 : 996,831.30 = 327,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,007.80/996,831.30 = 327,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,007.80x = 996,831.30 × 327,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,007.80x = 326,491,557,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,491,557,590.22/665,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,958.99

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