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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,996.80, 992,995.20 and 218,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,996.80, 992,995.20 and 218,764.80 is: 328,147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,996.80 : 992,995.20 = 218,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,996.80/992,995.20 = 218,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,996.80x = 992,995.20 × 218,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,996.80x = 217,232,396,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,232,396,328.96/661,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,147.20

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