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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,571.21, 975,614.12 and 223,986.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,571.21, 975,614.12 and 223,986.54 is: 335,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,571.21 : 975,614.12 = 223,986.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,571.21/975,614.12 = 223,986.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,571.21x = 975,614.12 × 223,986.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,571.21x = 218,524,431,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,524,431,113.95/650,571.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,896.25

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