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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,599.83, 975,965.90 and 224,080.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,599.83, 975,965.90 and 224,080.16 is: 336,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,599.83 : 975,965.90 = 224,080.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,599.83/975,965.90 = 224,080.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,599.83x = 975,965.90 × 224,080.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,599.83x = 218,694,589,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,694,589,026.31/650,599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,143.02

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