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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,753.96, 992,147 and 212,218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,753.96, 992,147 and 212,218.94 is: 318,173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,753.96 : 992,147 = 212,218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,753.96/992,147 = 212,218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,753.96x = 992,147 × 212,218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,753.96x = 210,552,384,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,552,384,664.18/661,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,173.21

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