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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,009.11, 997,653.95 and 215,695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,009.11, 997,653.95 and 215,695.09 is: 323,588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,009.11 : 997,653.95 = 215,695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,009.11/997,653.95 = 215,695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,009.11x = 997,653.95 × 215,695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,009.11x = 215,189,058,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,189,058,534.11/665,009.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,588.14

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