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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,400.58, 996,759.62 and 215,121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,400.58, 996,759.62 and 215,121.95 is: 322,734.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,400.58 : 996,759.62 = 215,121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,400.58/996,759.62 = 215,121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,400.58x = 996,759.62 × 215,121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,400.58x = 214,424,867,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,424,867,076.25/664,400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,734.32

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