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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,712.10, 996,859.01 and 215,328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,712.10, 996,859.01 and 215,328.70 is: 322,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,712.10 : 996,859.01 = 215,328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,712.10/996,859.01 = 215,328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,712.10x = 996,859.01 × 215,328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,712.10x = 214,652,354,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,652,354,706.59/664,712.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,925.30

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