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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,294.80, 996,539.40 and 214,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,294.80, 996,539.40 and 214,939.20 is: 322,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,294.80 : 996,539.40 = 214,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,294.80/996,539.40 = 214,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,294.80x = 996,539.40 × 214,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,294.80x = 214,195,381,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,195,381,404.48/664,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,440.25

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