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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,496.16, 977,374.89 and 225,047.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,496.16, 977,374.89 and 225,047.57 is: 337,616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,496.16 : 977,374.89 = 225,047.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,496.16/977,374.89 = 225,047.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,496.16x = 977,374.89 × 225,047.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,496.16x = 219,955,839,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,955,839,086.64/651,496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,616.48

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