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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,443.95, 977,296.53 and 224,995.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,443.95, 977,296.53 and 224,995.41 is: 337,538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,443.95 : 977,296.53 = 224,995.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,443.95/977,296.53 = 224,995.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,443.95x = 977,296.53 × 224,995.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,443.95x = 219,887,233,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,887,233,458.93/651,443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,538.22

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