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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,535.17, 999,906.42 and 217,151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,535.17, 999,906.42 and 217,151.43 is: 325,760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,535.17 : 999,906.42 = 217,151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,535.17/999,906.42 = 217,151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,535.17x = 999,906.42 × 217,151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,535.17x = 217,131,108,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,131,108,969.18/666,535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,760.92

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