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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,356.32, 999,233.97 and 329,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,356.32, 999,233.97 and 329,265.55 is: 493,749.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,356.32 : 999,233.97 = 329,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,356.32/999,233.97 = 329,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,356.32x = 999,233.97 × 329,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,356.32x = 329,013,322,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,013,322,710.73/666,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,749.83

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