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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,609.18, 977,174.01 and 225,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,609.18, 977,174.01 and 225,036.45 is: 337,471.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,609.18 : 977,174.01 = 225,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,609.18/977,174.01 = 225,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,609.18x = 977,174.01 × 225,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,609.18x = 219,899,770,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,899,770,242.67/651,609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,471.87

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