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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,861.20, 997,291.80 and 215,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,861.20, 997,291.80 and 215,581.20 is: 323,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,861.20 : 997,291.80 = 215,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,861.20/997,291.80 = 215,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,861.20x = 997,291.80 × 215,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,861.20x = 214,997,362,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,997,362,994.16/664,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,371.80

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