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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,474.10, 996,856.95 and 215,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,474.10, 996,856.95 and 215,215.70 is: 322,870.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,474.10 : 996,856.95 = 215,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,474.10/996,856.95 = 215,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,474.10x = 996,856.95 × 215,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,474.10x = 214,539,266,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,539,266,294.12/664,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,870.77

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