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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,302.70, 996,599.85 and 214,947.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,302.70, 996,599.85 and 214,947.10 is: 322,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,302.70 : 996,599.85 = 214,947.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,302.70/996,599.85 = 214,947.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,302.70x = 996,599.85 × 214,947.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,302.70x = 214,216,247,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,216,247,617.94/664,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,467.83

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