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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,116.10, 996,044.55 and 214,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,116.10, 996,044.55 and 214,728.10 is: 322,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,116.10 : 996,044.55 = 214,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,116.10/996,044.55 = 214,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,116.10x = 996,044.55 × 214,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,116.10x = 213,878,753,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,878,753,736.86/664,116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,050.25

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