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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,008.11, 997,652.45 and 215,694.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,008.11, 997,652.45 and 215,694.09 is: 323,586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,008.11 : 997,652.45 = 215,694.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,008.11/997,652.45 = 215,694.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,008.11x = 997,652.45 × 215,694.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,008.11x = 215,187,736,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,187,736,664.98/665,008.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,586.63

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