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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,715.29, 996,863.79 and 215,331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,715.29, 996,863.79 and 215,331.90 is: 322,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,715.29 : 996,863.79 = 215,331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,715.29/996,863.79 = 215,331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,715.29x = 996,863.79 × 215,331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,715.29x = 214,656,573,941.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,656,573,941.90/664,715.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,930.10

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