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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,291.08, 996,594.78 and 215,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,291.08, 996,594.78 and 215,012.02 is: 322,569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,291.08 : 996,594.78 = 215,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,291.08/996,594.78 = 215,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,291.08x = 996,594.78 × 215,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,291.08x = 214,279,856,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,279,856,769.26/664,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,569.22

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