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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,170.48, 976,865.52 and 224,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,170.48, 976,865.52 and 224,592.20 is: 336,926.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,170.48 : 976,865.52 = 224,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,170.48/976,865.52 = 224,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,170.48x = 976,865.52 × 224,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,170.48x = 219,396,376,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,396,376,240.94/651,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,926.17

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