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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,572.22, 975,615.62 and 223,987.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,572.22, 975,615.62 and 223,987.54 is: 335,897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,572.22 : 975,615.62 = 223,987.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,572.22/975,615.62 = 223,987.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,572.22x = 975,615.62 × 223,987.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,572.22x = 218,525,742,709.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,525,742,709.38/650,572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,897.75

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