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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,940.78, 974,632.34 and 223,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,940.78, 974,632.34 and 223,519.52 is: 335,183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,940.78 : 974,632.34 = 223,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,940.78/974,632.34 = 223,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,940.78x = 974,632.34 × 223,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,940.78x = 217,849,352,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,849,352,813.28/649,940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,183.39

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