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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,483.10, 996,870.45 and 215,224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,483.10, 996,870.45 and 215,224.70 is: 322,884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,483.10 : 996,870.45 = 215,224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,483.10/996,870.45 = 215,224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,483.10x = 996,870.45 × 215,224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,483.10x = 214,551,143,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,551,143,540.12/664,483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,884.27

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