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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,388.10, 996,452.55 and 215,000.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,388.10, 996,452.55 and 215,000.10 is: 322,458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,388.10 : 996,452.55 = 215,000.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,388.10/996,452.55 = 215,000.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,388.10x = 996,452.55 × 215,000.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,388.10x = 214,237,397,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,237,397,895.26/664,388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,458.21

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