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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,569.46, 975,611.50 and 223,984.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,569.46, 975,611.50 and 223,984.79 is: 335,893.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,569.46 : 975,611.50 = 223,984.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,569.46/975,611.50 = 223,984.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,569.46x = 975,611.50 × 223,984.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,569.46x = 218,522,131,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,522,131,511.07/650,569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,893.62

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