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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,478.78, 996,815.99 and 215,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,478.78, 996,815.99 and 215,050.28 is: 322,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,478.78 : 996,815.99 = 215,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,478.78/996,815.99 = 215,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,478.78x = 996,815.99 × 215,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,478.78x = 214,365,559,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,365,559,174.77/664,478.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,607.08

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