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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,996.78, 975,016.74 and 223,528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,996.78, 975,016.74 and 223,528.39 is: 335,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,996.78 : 975,016.74 = 223,528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,996.78/975,016.74 = 223,528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,996.78x = 975,016.74 × 223,528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,996.78x = 217,943,922,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,943,922,115.25/649,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,300.00

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