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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,501.78, 996,850.49 and 215,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,501.78, 996,850.49 and 215,073.28 is: 322,641.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,501.78 : 996,850.49 = 215,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,501.78/996,850.49 = 215,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,501.78x = 996,850.49 × 215,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,501.78x = 214,395,904,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,395,904,553.91/664,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,641.58

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