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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,185.77, 971,216.06 and 226,465.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,185.77, 971,216.06 and 226,465.29 is: 339,850.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,185.77 : 971,216.06 = 226,465.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,185.77/971,216.06 = 226,465.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,185.77x = 971,216.06 × 226,465.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,185.77x = 219,946,725,548.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,946,725,548.23/647,185.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,850.99

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