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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,011.11, 997,656.96 and 215,697.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,011.11, 997,656.96 and 215,697.09 is: 323,591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,011.11 : 997,656.96 = 215,697.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,011.11/997,656.96 = 215,697.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,011.11x = 997,656.96 × 215,697.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,011.11x = 215,191,703,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,191,703,090.25/665,011.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,591.14

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