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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,494.78, 996,839.99 and 215,066.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,494.78, 996,839.99 and 215,066.28 is: 322,631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,494.78 : 996,839.99 = 215,066.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,494.78/996,839.99 = 215,066.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,494.78x = 996,839.99 × 215,066.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,494.78x = 214,386,668,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,386,668,404.54/664,494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,631.08

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