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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,471.10, 996,852.45 and 215,212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,471.10, 996,852.45 and 215,212.70 is: 322,866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,471.10 : 996,852.45 = 215,212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,471.10/996,852.45 = 215,212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,471.10x = 996,852.45 × 215,212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,471.10x = 214,535,307,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,535,307,266.12/664,471.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,866.27

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