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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,708.63, 996,849.70 and 215,321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,708.63, 996,849.70 and 215,321.15 is: 322,912.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,708.63 : 996,849.70 = 215,321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,708.63/996,849.70 = 215,321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,708.63x = 996,849.70 × 215,321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,708.63x = 214,642,823,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,642,823,781.16/664,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,912.65

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