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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,179, 997,777.14 and 221,947

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,179, 997,777.14 and 221,947 is: 332,923.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,179 : 997,777.14 = 221,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,179/997,777.14 = 221,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,179x = 997,777.14 × 221,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,179x = 221,453,642,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,453,642,891.58/665,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,923.38

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