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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,534.80, 975,802.20 and 229,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,534.80, 975,802.20 and 229,853.20 is: 344,779.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,534.80 : 975,802.20 = 229,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,534.80/975,802.20 = 229,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,534.80x = 975,802.20 × 229,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,534.80x = 224,291,258,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,291,258,237.04/650,534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,779.80

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