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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,012.12, 997,658.44 and 215,698.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,012.12, 997,658.44 and 215,698.10 is: 323,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,012.12 : 997,658.44 = 215,698.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,012.12/997,658.44 = 215,698.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,012.12x = 997,658.44 × 215,698.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,012.12x = 215,193,029,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,193,029,956.96/665,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,592.64

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