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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,279.80, 996,516.90 and 214,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,279.80, 996,516.90 and 214,924.20 is: 322,417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,279.80 : 996,516.90 = 214,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,279.80/996,516.90 = 214,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,279.80x = 996,516.90 × 214,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,279.80x = 214,175,597,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,175,597,518.98/664,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,417.75

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