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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,861.70, 997,292.55 and 215,581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,861.70, 997,292.55 and 215,581.70 is: 323,372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,861.70 : 997,292.55 = 215,581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,861.70/997,292.55 = 215,581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,861.70x = 997,292.55 × 215,581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,861.70x = 214,998,023,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,998,023,326.34/664,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,372.55

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