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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,835.81, 977,710.88 and 225,272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,835.81, 977,710.88 and 225,272.39 is: 337,893.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,835.81 : 977,710.88 = 225,272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,835.81/977,710.88 = 225,272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,835.81x = 977,710.88 × 225,272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,835.81x = 220,251,267,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,251,267,207.28/651,835.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,893.78

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