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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,445.95, 977,299.53 and 224,997.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,445.95, 977,299.53 and 224,997.42 is: 337,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,445.95 : 977,299.53 = 224,997.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,445.95/977,299.53 = 224,997.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,445.95x = 977,299.53 × 224,997.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,445.95x = 219,889,872,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,889,872,817.21/651,445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,541.24

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