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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,299.11, 996,606.84 and 215,020.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,299.11, 996,606.84 and 215,020.05 is: 322,581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,299.11 : 996,606.84 = 215,020.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,299.11/996,606.84 = 215,020.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,299.11x = 996,606.84 × 215,020.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,299.11x = 214,290,452,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,290,452,567.14/664,299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,581.28

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