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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,014.49, 997,662.03 and 215,700.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,014.49, 997,662.03 and 215,700.47 is: 323,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,014.49 : 997,662.03 = 215,700.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,014.49/997,662.03 = 215,700.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,014.49x = 997,662.03 × 215,700.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,014.49x = 215,196,162,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,196,162,974.97/665,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,596.20

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