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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,544.80, 999,816.48 and 217,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,544.80, 999,816.48 and 217,265.52 is: 325,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,544.80 : 999,816.48 = 217,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,544.80/999,816.48 = 217,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,544.80x = 999,816.48 × 217,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,544.80x = 217,225,647,431.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,225,647,431.77/666,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,898.05

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