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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,711.22, 996,857.70 and 215,327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,711.22, 996,857.70 and 215,327.83 is: 322,923.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,711.22 : 996,857.70 = 215,327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,711.22/996,857.70 = 215,327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,711.22x = 996,857.70 × 215,327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,711.22x = 214,651,202,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,651,202,867.65/664,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,923.99

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