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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,089.14, 996,261.70 and 214,921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,089.14, 996,261.70 and 214,921.46 is: 322,423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,089.14 : 996,261.70 = 214,921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,089.14/996,261.70 = 214,921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,089.14x = 996,261.70 × 214,921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,089.14x = 214,118,019,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,118,019,106.08/664,089.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,423.61

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