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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,014.30, 997,661.75 and 215,700.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,014.30, 997,661.75 and 215,700.28 is: 323,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,014.30 : 997,661.75 = 215,700.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,014.30/997,661.75 = 215,700.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,014.30x = 997,661.75 × 215,700.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,014.30x = 215,195,915,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,195,915,247.63/665,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,595.92

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