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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,375.60, 996,433.80 and 214,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,375.60, 996,433.80 and 214,987.60 is: 322,439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,375.60 : 996,433.80 = 214,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,375.60/996,433.80 = 214,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,375.60x = 996,433.80 × 214,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,375.60x = 214,220,911,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,220,911,220.88/664,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,439.46

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