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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,011.40, 970,517.10 and 226,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,011.40, 970,517.10 and 226,243.40 is: 339,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,011.40 : 970,517.10 = 226,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,011.40/970,517.10 = 226,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,011.40x = 970,517.10 × 226,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,011.40x = 219,573,088,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,573,088,462.14/647,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,365.10

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