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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,174.76, 974,597.22 and 223,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,174.76, 974,597.22 and 223,582.68 is: 335,145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,174.76 : 974,597.22 = 223,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,174.76/974,597.22 = 223,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,174.76x = 974,597.22 × 223,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,174.76x = 217,903,058,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,903,058,368.15/650,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,145.37

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