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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,147.96, 974,979.42 and 223,563.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,147.96, 974,979.42 and 223,563.11 is: 335,261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,147.96 : 974,979.42 = 223,563.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,147.96/974,979.42 = 223,563.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,147.96x = 974,979.42 × 223,563.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,147.96x = 217,969,431,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,969,431,321.20/650,147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,261.27

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