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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,121.69, 996,213.66 and 214,877.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,121.69, 996,213.66 and 214,877.73 is: 322,326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,121.69 : 996,213.66 = 214,877.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,121.69/996,213.66 = 214,877.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,121.69x = 996,213.66 × 214,877.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,121.69x = 214,064,129,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,064,129,855.79/664,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,326.67

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