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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,006.15, 997,649.43 and 215,692.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,006.15, 997,649.43 and 215,692.07 is: 323,583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,006.15 : 997,649.43 = 215,692.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,006.15/997,649.43 = 215,692.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,006.15x = 997,649.43 × 215,692.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,006.15x = 215,185,064,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,185,064,893.93/665,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,583.57

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