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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,192.02, 971,225.43 and 226,471.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,192.02, 971,225.43 and 226,471.54 is: 339,860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,192.02 : 971,225.43 = 226,471.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,192.02/971,225.43 = 226,471.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,192.02x = 971,225.43 × 226,471.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,192.02x = 219,954,918,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,954,918,819.26/647,192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,860.37

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