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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,349.62, 999,523.62 and 217,069.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,349.62, 999,523.62 and 217,069.74 is: 325,604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,349.62 : 999,523.62 = 217,069.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,349.62/999,523.62 = 217,069.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,349.62x = 999,523.62 × 217,069.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,349.62x = 216,966,332,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,966,332,317.26/666,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,604.35

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