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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,979.84, 1,001,755.92 and 218,578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,979.84, 1,001,755.92 and 218,578.88 is: 327,798.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,979.84 : 1,001,755.92 = 218,578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,979.84/1,001,755.92 = 218,578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,979.84x = 1,001,755.92 × 218,578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,979.84x = 218,962,687,026.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,962,687,026.97/667,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,798.35

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