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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,973.56, 970,551.08 and 226,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,973.56, 970,551.08 and 226,153.72 is: 339,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,973.56 : 970,551.08 = 226,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,973.56/970,551.08 = 226,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,973.56x = 970,551.08 × 226,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,973.56x = 219,493,737,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,493,737,192.02/646,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,262.30

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