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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,215.40, 996,323.10 and 309,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,215.40, 996,323.10 and 309,921.40 is: 464,882.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,215.40 : 996,323.10 = 309,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,215.40/996,323.10 = 309,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,215.40x = 996,323.10 × 309,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,215.40x = 308,781,850,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,781,850,004.34/664,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,882.10

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