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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,195.02, 971,229.93 and 226,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,195.02, 971,229.93 and 226,474.54 is: 339,864.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,195.02 : 971,229.93 = 226,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,195.02/971,229.93 = 226,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,195.02x = 971,229.93 × 226,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,195.02x = 219,958,851,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,958,851,630.98/647,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,864.87

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