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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,028.92, 974,868.41 and 229,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,028.92, 974,868.41 and 229,250.12 is: 343,813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,028.92 : 974,868.41 = 229,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,028.92/974,868.41 = 229,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,028.92x = 974,868.41 × 229,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,028.92x = 223,488,695,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,488,695,675.49/650,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,813.47

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