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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,458.44, 975,445.20 and 223,875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,458.44, 975,445.20 and 223,875.18 is: 335,729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,458.44 : 975,445.20 = 223,875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,458.44/975,445.20 = 223,875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,458.44x = 975,445.20 × 223,875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,458.44x = 218,377,969,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,377,969,730.14/650,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,729.32

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