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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,363.80, 996,642.90 and 215,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,363.80, 996,642.90 and 215,008.20 is: 322,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,363.80 : 996,642.90 = 215,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,363.80/996,642.90 = 215,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,363.80x = 996,642.90 × 215,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,363.80x = 214,286,395,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,286,395,971.78/664,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,543.76

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