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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,851.44, 965,948.92 and 223,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,851.44, 965,948.92 and 223,126.96 is: 334,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,851.44 : 965,948.92 = 223,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,851.44/965,948.92 = 223,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,851.44x = 965,948.92 × 223,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,851.44x = 215,529,246,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,529,246,034.88/643,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,749.96

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