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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,526.20, 996,789.30 and 215,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,526.20, 996,789.30 and 215,246.20 is: 322,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,526.20 : 996,789.30 = 215,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,526.20/996,789.30 = 215,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,526.20x = 996,789.30 × 215,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,526.20x = 214,555,109,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,555,109,025.66/664,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,869.30

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