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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,955.98, 1,000,530.16 and 217,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,955.98, 1,000,530.16 and 217,565.68 is: 326,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,955.98 : 1,000,530.16 = 217,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,955.98/1,000,530.16 = 217,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,955.98x = 1,000,530.16 × 217,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,955.98x = 217,681,024,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,681,024,620.91/666,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,379.90

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