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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,393.22, 974,187.04 and 228,594.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,393.22, 974,187.04 and 228,594.98 is: 342,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,393.22 : 974,187.04 = 228,594.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,393.22/974,187.04 = 228,594.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,393.22x = 974,187.04 × 228,594.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,393.22x = 222,694,266,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,694,266,925.06/649,393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,926.69

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