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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,663.72, 1,000,099.50 and 217,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,663.72, 1,000,099.50 and 217,280.34 is: 325,954.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,663.72 : 1,000,099.50 = 217,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,663.72/1,000,099.50 = 217,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,663.72x = 1,000,099.50 × 217,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,663.72x = 217,301,959,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,301,959,393.83/666,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,954.38

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