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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,146.46, 974,977.16 and 223,561.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,146.46, 974,977.16 and 223,561.62 is: 335,259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,146.46 : 974,977.16 = 223,561.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,146.46/974,977.16 = 223,561.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,146.46x = 974,977.16 × 223,561.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,146.46x = 217,967,473,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,967,473,352.60/650,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,259.03

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