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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,460.03, 977,320.61 and 225,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,460.03, 977,320.61 and 225,011.50 is: 337,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,460.03 : 977,320.61 = 225,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,460.03/977,320.61 = 225,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,460.03x = 977,320.61 × 225,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,460.03x = 219,908,373,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,908,373,712.45/651,460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,562.34

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