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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,027.60, 997,687.20 and 328,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,027.60, 997,687.20 and 328,229.60 is: 492,416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,027.60 : 997,687.20 = 328,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,027.60/997,687.20 = 328,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,027.60x = 997,687.20 × 328,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,027.60x = 327,470,470,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,470,470,581.12/665,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,416.36

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