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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,014.17, 997,661.56 and 215,700.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,014.17, 997,661.56 and 215,700.15 is: 323,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,014.17 : 997,661.56 = 215,700.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,014.17/997,661.56 = 215,700.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,014.17x = 997,661.56 × 215,700.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,014.17x = 215,195,748,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,195,748,141.23/665,014.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,595.73

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