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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,278.80, 996,515.40 and 214,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,278.80, 996,515.40 and 214,923.20 is: 322,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,278.80 : 996,515.40 = 214,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,278.80/996,515.40 = 214,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,278.80x = 996,515.40 × 214,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,278.80x = 214,174,278,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,174,278,617.28/664,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,416.25

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