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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,066.16, 987,119.40 and 225,777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,066.16, 987,119.40 and 225,777.56 is: 338,673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,066.16 : 987,119.40 = 225,777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,066.16/987,119.40 = 225,777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,066.16x = 987,119.40 × 225,777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,066.16x = 222,869,409,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,869,409,560.66/658,066.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,673.26

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