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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,716.92, 996,866.22 and 215,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,716.92, 996,866.22 and 215,333.52 is: 322,932.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,716.92 : 996,866.22 = 215,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,716.92/996,866.22 = 215,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,716.92x = 996,866.22 × 215,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,716.92x = 214,658,712,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,658,712,121.69/664,716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,932.52

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