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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,996.76, 975,016.72 and 223,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,996.76, 975,016.72 and 223,528.40 is: 335,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,996.76 : 975,016.72 = 223,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,996.76/975,016.72 = 223,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,996.76x = 975,016.72 × 223,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,996.76x = 217,943,927,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,943,927,394.85/649,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,300.02

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