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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,431.82, 975,405.33 and 223,848.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,431.82, 975,405.33 and 223,848.35 is: 335,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,431.82 : 975,405.33 = 223,848.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,431.82/975,405.33 = 223,848.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,431.82x = 975,405.33 × 223,848.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,431.82x = 218,342,876,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,342,876,140.22/650,431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,689.11

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