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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,440.88, 977,291.93 and 224,992.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,440.88, 977,291.93 and 224,992.35 is: 337,533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,440.88 : 977,291.93 = 224,992.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,440.88/977,291.93 = 224,992.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,440.88x = 977,291.93 × 224,992.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,440.88x = 219,883,208,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,883,208,529.22/651,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,533.63

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