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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,231.60, 996,217.80 and 214,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,231.60, 996,217.80 and 214,843.60 is: 322,223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,231.60 : 996,217.80 = 214,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,231.60/996,217.80 = 214,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,231.60x = 996,217.80 × 214,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,231.60x = 214,031,018,536.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,031,018,536.08/664,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,223.48

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