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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,298.46, 947,149.38 and 226,217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,298.46, 947,149.38 and 226,217.16 is: 339,398.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,298.46 : 947,149.38 = 226,217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,298.46/947,149.38 = 226,217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,298.46x = 947,149.38 × 226,217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,298.46x = 214,261,442,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,261,442,839.36/631,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,398.01

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