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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,995.76, 975,015.22 and 223,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,995.76, 975,015.22 and 223,527.40 is: 335,298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,995.76 : 975,015.22 = 223,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,995.76/975,015.22 = 223,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,995.76x = 975,015.22 × 223,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,995.76x = 217,942,617,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,942,617,087.03/649,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,298.52

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