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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,069.76, 974,929.92 and 229,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,069.76, 974,929.92 and 229,290.24 is: 343,873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,069.76 : 974,929.92 = 229,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,069.76/974,929.92 = 229,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,069.76x = 974,929.92 × 229,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,069.76x = 223,541,915,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,541,915,339.98/650,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,873.73

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