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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,481.20, 996,867.60 and 215,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,481.20, 996,867.60 and 215,125.60 is: 322,735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,481.20 : 996,867.60 = 215,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,481.20/996,867.60 = 215,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,481.20x = 996,867.60 × 215,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,481.20x = 214,451,740,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,451,740,570.56/664,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,735.60

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