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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,642.11, 974,220.47 and 223,056.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,642.11, 974,220.47 and 223,056.83 is: 334,501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,642.11 : 974,220.47 = 223,056.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,642.11/974,220.47 = 223,056.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,642.11x = 974,220.47 × 223,056.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,642.11x = 217,306,529,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,306,529,759.31/649,642.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,501.91

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