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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,401.96, 996,761.70 and 215,123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,401.96, 996,761.70 and 215,123.31 is: 322,736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,401.96 : 996,761.70 = 215,123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,401.96/996,761.70 = 215,123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,401.96x = 996,761.70 × 215,123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,401.96x = 214,426,676,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,426,676,185.23/664,401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,736.37

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