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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,359.51, 977,111.45 and 224,847.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,359.51, 977,111.45 and 224,847.01 is: 337,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,359.51 : 977,111.45 = 224,847.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,359.51/977,111.45 = 224,847.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,359.51x = 977,111.45 × 224,847.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,359.51x = 219,700,585,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,700,585,316.35/651,359.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,295.43

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