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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,480.20, 996,866.10 and 215,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,480.20, 996,866.10 and 215,124.60 is: 322,734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,480.20 : 996,866.10 = 215,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,480.20/996,866.10 = 215,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,480.20x = 996,866.10 × 215,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,480.20x = 214,450,421,016.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,450,421,016.06/664,480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,734.10

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