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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,610.18, 977,175.51 and 225,037.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,610.18, 977,175.51 and 225,037.45 is: 337,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,610.18 : 977,175.51 = 225,037.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,610.18/977,175.51 = 225,037.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,610.18x = 977,175.51 × 225,037.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,610.18x = 219,901,084,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,901,084,972.85/651,610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,473.37

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