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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,344.60, 996,662.70 and 215,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,344.60, 996,662.70 and 215,086.20 is: 322,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,344.60 : 996,662.70 = 215,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,344.60/996,662.70 = 215,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,344.60x = 996,662.70 × 215,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,344.60x = 214,368,392,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,368,392,824.74/664,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,676.50

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