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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,569.97, 975,612.25 and 223,985.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,569.97, 975,612.25 and 223,985.29 is: 335,894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,569.97 : 975,612.25 = 223,985.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,569.97/975,612.25 = 223,985.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,569.97x = 975,612.25 × 223,985.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,569.97x = 218,522,786,745.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,522,786,745.82/650,569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,894.37

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