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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,479.60, 996,865.20 and 215,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,479.60, 996,865.20 and 215,221.20 is: 322,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,479.60 : 996,865.20 = 215,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,479.60/996,865.20 = 215,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,479.60x = 996,865.20 × 215,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,479.60x = 214,546,524,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,546,524,582.24/664,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,879.02

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