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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,287.82, 996,589.91 and 215,008.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,287.82, 996,589.91 and 215,008.77 is: 322,564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,287.82 : 996,589.91 = 215,008.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,287.82/996,589.91 = 215,008.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,287.82x = 996,589.91 × 215,008.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,287.82x = 214,275,565,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,275,565,760.56/664,287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,564.35

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