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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,291.31, 996,595.16 and 215,012.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,291.31, 996,595.16 and 215,012.25 is: 322,569.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,291.31 : 996,595.16 = 215,012.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,291.31/996,595.16 = 215,012.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,291.31x = 996,595.16 × 215,012.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,291.31x = 214,280,166,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,280,166,615.65/664,291.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,569.58

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