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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,970.48, 997,595.82 and 215,656.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,970.48, 997,595.82 and 215,656.31 is: 323,529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,970.48 : 997,595.82 = 215,656.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,970.48/997,595.82 = 215,656.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,970.48x = 997,595.82 × 215,656.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,970.48x = 215,137,828,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,137,828,424.65/664,970.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,529.90

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