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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,288.30, 996,529.65 and 214,932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,288.30, 996,529.65 and 214,932.70 is: 322,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,288.30 : 996,529.65 = 214,932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,288.30/996,529.65 = 214,932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,288.30x = 996,529.65 × 214,932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,288.30x = 214,186,808,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,186,808,304.56/664,288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,430.50

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