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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,356.80, 996,632.40 and 215,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,356.80, 996,632.40 and 215,001.20 is: 322,533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,356.80 : 996,632.40 = 215,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,356.80/996,632.40 = 215,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,356.80x = 996,632.40 × 215,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,356.80x = 214,277,161,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,277,161,958.88/664,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,533.26

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