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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,985.84, 1,001,764.92 and 218,584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,985.84, 1,001,764.92 and 218,584.88 is: 327,807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,985.84 : 1,001,764.92 = 218,584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,985.84/1,001,764.92 = 218,584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,985.84x = 1,001,764.92 × 218,584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,985.84x = 218,970,664,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,970,664,826.41/667,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,807.35

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