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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,122.19, 996,214.41 and 214,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,122.19, 996,214.41 and 214,878.23 is: 322,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,122.19 : 996,214.41 = 214,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,122.19/996,214.41 = 214,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,122.19x = 996,214.41 × 214,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,122.19x = 214,064,789,121.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,064,789,121.29/664,122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,327.42

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