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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,403.96, 996,764.70 and 215,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,403.96, 996,764.70 and 215,125.32 is: 322,739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,403.96 : 996,764.70 = 215,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,403.96/996,764.70 = 215,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,403.96x = 996,764.70 × 215,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,403.96x = 214,429,325,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,429,325,052.20/664,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,739.38

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