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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,444.82, 977,297.84 and 224,996.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,444.82, 977,297.84 and 224,996.29 is: 337,539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,444.82 : 977,297.84 = 224,996.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,444.82/977,297.84 = 224,996.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,444.82x = 977,297.84 × 224,996.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,444.82x = 219,888,385,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,888,385,500.52/651,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,539.54

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