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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,581.61, 976,090.39 and 224,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,581.61, 976,090.39 and 224,411.60 is: 336,692.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,581.61 : 976,090.39 = 224,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,581.61/976,090.39 = 224,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,581.61x = 976,090.39 × 224,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,581.61x = 219,046,002,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,046,002,602.24/650,581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,692.58

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