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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,362.50, 996,543.75 and 215,458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,362.50, 996,543.75 and 215,458.88 is: 323,188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,362.50 : 996,543.75 = 215,458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,362.50/996,543.75 = 215,458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,362.50x = 996,543.75 × 215,458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,362.50x = 214,714,200,246
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,714,200,246/664,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,188.32

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