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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,570.96, 975,613.75 and 223,986.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,570.96, 975,613.75 and 223,986.29 is: 335,895.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,570.96 : 975,613.75 = 223,986.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,570.96/975,613.75 = 223,986.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,570.96x = 975,613.75 × 223,986.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,570.96x = 218,524,098,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,524,098,897.45/650,570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,895.87

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