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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,249.87, 999,444.81 and 217,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,249.87, 999,444.81 and 217,005.72 is: 325,531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,249.87 : 999,444.81 = 217,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,249.87/999,444.81 = 217,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,249.87x = 999,444.81 × 217,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,249.87x = 216,885,240,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,885,240,594.31/666,249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,531.38

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