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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,895.42, 998,852.35 and 216,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,895.42, 998,852.35 and 216,618.64 is: 324,930.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,895.42 : 998,852.35 = 216,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,895.42/998,852.35 = 216,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,895.42x = 998,852.35 × 216,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,895.42x = 216,370,032,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,370,032,623.54/665,895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,930.95

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