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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,217.80, 996,326.70 and 214,971.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,217.80, 996,326.70 and 214,971.55 is: 322,457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,217.80 : 996,326.70 = 214,971.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,217.80/996,326.70 = 214,971.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,217.80x = 996,326.70 × 214,971.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,217.80x = 214,181,895,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,181,895,005.39/664,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,457.33

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