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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,382.80, 996,671.40 and 215,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,382.80, 996,671.40 and 215,027.20 is: 322,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,382.80 : 996,671.40 = 215,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,382.80/996,671.40 = 215,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,382.80x = 996,671.40 × 215,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,382.80x = 214,311,460,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,311,460,462.08/664,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,572.26

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