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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,588.80, 996,980.40 and 215,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,588.80, 996,980.40 and 215,233.20 is: 322,881.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,588.80 : 996,980.40 = 215,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,588.80/996,980.40 = 215,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,588.80x = 996,980.40 × 215,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,588.80x = 214,583,281,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,583,281,829.28/664,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,881.28

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