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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,138.46, 974,965.17 and 223,553.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,138.46, 974,965.17 and 223,553.61 is: 335,247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,138.46 : 974,965.17 = 223,553.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,138.46/974,965.17 = 223,553.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,138.46x = 974,965.17 × 223,553.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,138.46x = 217,956,983,377.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,956,983,377.76/650,138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,247.02

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