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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,237.91, 975,104.15 and 223,692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,237.91, 975,104.15 and 223,692.72 is: 335,452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,237.91 : 975,104.15 = 223,692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,237.91/975,104.15 = 223,692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,237.91x = 975,104.15 × 223,692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,237.91x = 218,123,698,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,123,698,478.32/650,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,452.14

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