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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,704.63, 996,843.70 and 215,317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,704.63, 996,843.70 and 215,317.15 is: 322,906.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,704.63 : 996,843.70 = 215,317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,704.63/996,843.70 = 215,317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,704.63x = 996,843.70 × 215,317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,704.63x = 214,637,544,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,637,544,479.46/664,704.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,906.65

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