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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,830.40, 997,253.70 and 215,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,830.40, 997,253.70 and 215,547.70 is: 323,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,830.40 : 997,253.70 = 215,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,830.40/997,253.70 = 215,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,830.40x = 997,253.70 × 215,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,830.40x = 214,955,741,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,955,741,351.49/664,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,324.18

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