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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,438.86, 996,816.84 and 215,160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,438.86, 996,816.84 and 215,160.21 is: 322,791.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,438.86 : 996,816.84 = 215,160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,438.86/996,816.84 = 215,160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,438.86x = 996,816.84 × 215,160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,438.86x = 214,475,320,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,475,320,625.94/664,438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,791.66

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