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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,715.93, 996,864.72 and 215,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,715.93, 996,864.72 and 215,332.52 is: 322,931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,715.93 : 996,864.72 = 215,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,715.93/996,864.72 = 215,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,715.93x = 996,864.72 × 215,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,715.93x = 214,657,387,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,657,387,272.37/664,715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,931.01

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