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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,575.87, 975,930.09 and 224,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,575.87, 975,930.09 and 224,056.20 is: 336,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,575.87 : 975,930.09 = 224,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,575.87/975,930.09 = 224,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,575.87x = 975,930.09 × 224,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,575.87x = 218,663,187,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,663,187,431.06/650,575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,107.13

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