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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,268.27, 996,560.51 and 214,989.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,268.27, 996,560.51 and 214,989.14 is: 322,534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,268.27 : 996,560.51 = 214,989.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,268.27/996,560.51 = 214,989.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,268.27x = 996,560.51 × 214,989.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,268.27x = 214,249,680,945.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,249,680,945.11/664,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,534.87

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