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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,571.72, 975,614.88 and 223,987.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,571.72, 975,614.88 and 223,987.05 is: 335,897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,571.72 : 975,614.88 = 223,987.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,571.72/975,614.88 = 223,987.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,571.72x = 975,614.88 × 223,987.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,571.72x = 218,525,098,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,525,098,907.30/650,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,897.02

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