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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,114.69, 974,929.53 and 223,529.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,114.69, 974,929.53 and 223,529.81 is: 335,211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,114.69 : 974,929.53 = 223,529.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,114.69/974,929.53 = 223,529.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,114.69x = 974,929.53 × 223,529.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,114.69x = 217,925,807,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,925,807,729.64/650,114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,211.33

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