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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,298.20, 996,593.10 and 214,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,298.20, 996,593.10 and 214,942.60 is: 322,461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,298.20 : 996,593.10 = 214,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,298.20/996,593.10 = 214,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,298.20x = 996,593.10 × 214,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,298.20x = 214,210,312,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,210,312,056.06/664,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,461.08

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