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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,998.40, 970,497.60 and 226,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,998.40, 970,497.60 and 226,230.40 is: 339,345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,998.40 : 970,497.60 = 226,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,998.40/970,497.60 = 226,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,998.40x = 970,497.60 × 226,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,998.40x = 219,556,060,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,556,060,247.04/646,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,345.60

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