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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,572.72, 975,616.38 and 223,988.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,572.72, 975,616.38 and 223,988.05 is: 335,898.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,572.72 : 975,616.38 = 223,988.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,572.72/975,616.38 = 223,988.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,572.72x = 975,616.38 × 223,988.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,572.72x = 218,526,410,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,526,410,504.26/650,572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,898.51

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