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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,193.52, 971,227.68 and 226,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,193.52, 971,227.68 and 226,473.04 is: 339,862.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,193.52 : 971,227.68 = 226,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,193.52/971,227.68 = 226,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,193.52x = 971,227.68 × 226,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,193.52x = 219,956,885,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,956,885,221.75/647,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,862.62

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