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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,486.19, 977,359.65 and 225,037.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,486.19, 977,359.65 and 225,037.57 is: 337,601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,486.19 : 977,359.65 = 225,037.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,486.19/977,359.65 = 225,037.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,486.19x = 977,359.65 × 225,037.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,486.19x = 219,942,640,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,942,640,652.05/651,486.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,601.39

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