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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,895.68, 998,852.73 and 216,618.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,895.68, 998,852.73 and 216,618.89 is: 324,931.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,895.68 : 998,852.73 = 216,618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,895.68/998,852.73 = 216,618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,895.68x = 998,852.73 × 216,618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,895.68x = 216,370,368,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,370,368,562.98/665,895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,931.33

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