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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,559.91, 1,001,468.76 and 218,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,559.91, 1,001,468.76 and 218,159.55 is: 327,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,559.91 : 1,001,468.76 = 218,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,559.91/1,001,468.76 = 218,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,559.91x = 1,001,468.76 × 218,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,559.91x = 218,479,974,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,479,974,020.66/667,559.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,281.45

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