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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,998.42, 975,106.55 and 223,517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,998.42, 975,106.55 and 223,517.01 is: 335,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,998.42 : 975,106.55 = 223,517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,998.42/975,106.55 = 223,517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,998.42x = 975,106.55 × 223,517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,998.42x = 217,952,900,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,952,900,487.42/649,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,312.97

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