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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,713.13, 996,860.55 and 215,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,713.13, 996,860.55 and 215,329.74 is: 322,926.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,713.13 : 996,860.55 = 215,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,713.13/996,860.55 = 215,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,713.13x = 996,860.55 × 215,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,713.13x = 214,653,723,047.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,653,723,047.76/664,713.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,926.86

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