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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,461.44, 975,449.70 and 223,878.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,461.44, 975,449.70 and 223,878.18 is: 335,733.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,461.44 : 975,449.70 = 223,878.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,461.44/975,449.70 = 223,878.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,461.44x = 975,449.70 × 223,878.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,461.44x = 218,381,903,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,381,903,517.55/650,461.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,733.82

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