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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,526.59, 974,011.20 and 223,105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,526.59, 974,011.20 and 223,105.33 is: 334,562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,526.59 : 974,011.20 = 223,105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,526.59/974,011.20 = 223,105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,526.59x = 974,011.20 × 223,105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,526.59x = 217,307,085,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,307,085,329.64/649,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,562.26

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