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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,232.55, 996,348.83 and 214,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,232.55, 996,348.83 and 214,986.30 is: 322,479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,232.55 : 996,348.83 = 214,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,232.55/996,348.83 = 214,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,232.55x = 996,348.83 × 214,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,232.55x = 214,201,347,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,201,347,396.10/664,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,479.45

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