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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,312.13, 975,779.24 and 229,786.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,312.13, 975,779.24 and 229,786.05 is: 344,788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,312.13 : 975,779.24 = 229,786.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,312.13/975,779.24 = 229,786.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,312.13x = 975,779.24 × 229,786.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,312.13x = 224,220,456,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,220,456,082.67/650,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,788.98

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