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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,441.83, 977,293.34 and 224,993.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,441.83, 977,293.34 and 224,993.29 is: 337,535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,441.83 : 977,293.34 = 224,993.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,441.83/977,293.34 = 224,993.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,441.83x = 977,293.34 × 224,993.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,441.83x = 219,884,441,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,884,441,137.21/651,441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,535.04

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