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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,315.80, 996,570.90 and 214,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,315.80, 996,570.90 and 214,960.20 is: 322,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,315.80 : 996,570.90 = 214,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,315.80/996,570.90 = 214,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,315.80x = 996,570.90 × 214,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,315.80x = 214,223,079,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,223,079,978.18/664,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,471.75

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