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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,475.60, 996,859.20 and 215,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,475.60, 996,859.20 and 215,217.20 is: 322,873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,475.60 : 996,859.20 = 215,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,475.60/996,859.20 = 215,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,475.60x = 996,859.20 × 215,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,475.60x = 214,541,245,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,541,245,818.24/664,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,873.02

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