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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,573.22, 975,617.13 and 223,988.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,573.22, 975,617.13 and 223,988.55 is: 335,899.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,573.22 : 975,617.13 = 223,988.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,573.22/975,617.13 = 223,988.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,573.22x = 975,617.13 × 223,988.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,573.22x = 218,527,066,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,527,066,303.86/650,573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,899.26

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