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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,350.58, 999,525.08 and 217,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,350.58, 999,525.08 and 217,070.72 is: 325,605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,350.58 : 999,525.08 = 217,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,350.58/999,525.08 = 217,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,350.58x = 999,525.08 × 217,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,350.58x = 216,967,628,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,967,628,773.66/666,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,605.82

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