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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,146.96, 974,977.92 and 223,562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,146.96, 974,977.92 and 223,562.11 is: 335,259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,146.96 : 974,977.92 = 223,562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,146.96/974,977.92 = 223,562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,146.96x = 974,977.92 × 223,562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,146.96x = 217,968,120,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,968,120,998.61/650,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,259.77

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