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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,280.30, 996,517.65 and 214,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,280.30, 996,517.65 and 214,924.70 is: 322,418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,280.30 : 996,517.65 = 214,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,280.30/996,517.65 = 214,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,280.30x = 996,517.65 × 214,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,280.30x = 214,176,256,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,176,256,970.96/664,280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,418.50

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