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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,593.03, 977,519.95 and 225,144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,593.03, 977,519.95 and 225,144.43 is: 337,761.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,593.03 : 977,519.95 = 225,144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,593.03/977,519.95 = 225,144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,593.03x = 977,519.95 × 225,144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,593.03x = 220,083,168,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,083,168,949.72/651,593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,761.70

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