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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,288.29, 969,875.27 and 225,564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,288.29, 969,875.27 and 225,564.17 is: 338,500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,288.29 : 969,875.27 = 225,564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,288.29/969,875.27 = 225,564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,288.29x = 969,875.27 × 225,564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,288.29x = 218,769,104,303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,769,104,303.88/646,288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,500.80

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