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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,900.86, 997,491.40 and 215,586.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,900.86, 997,491.40 and 215,586.69 is: 323,425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,900.86 : 997,491.40 = 215,586.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,900.86/997,491.40 = 215,586.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,900.86x = 997,491.40 × 215,586.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,900.86x = 215,045,868,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,045,868,361.69/664,900.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,425.46

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