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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,714.10, 996,862.01 and 215,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,714.10, 996,862.01 and 215,330.70 is: 322,928.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,714.10 : 996,862.01 = 215,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,714.10/996,862.01 = 215,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,714.10x = 996,862.01 × 215,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,714.10x = 214,654,994,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,654,994,416.71/664,714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,928.30

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