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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,904.41, 998,865.84 and 216,627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,904.41, 998,865.84 and 216,627.62 is: 324,944.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,904.41 : 998,865.84 = 216,627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,904.41/998,865.84 = 216,627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,904.41x = 998,865.84 × 216,627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,904.41x = 216,381,925,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,381,925,436.53/665,904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,944.43

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