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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,939.52, 974,630.46 and 223,518.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,939.52, 974,630.46 and 223,518.26 is: 335,181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,939.52 : 974,630.46 = 223,518.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,939.52/974,630.46 = 223,518.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,939.52x = 974,630.46 × 223,518.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,939.52x = 217,847,704,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,847,704,562.20/649,939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,181.50

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