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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,196.52, 971,232.20 and 226,476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,196.52, 971,232.20 and 226,476.04 is: 339,867.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,196.52 : 971,232.20 = 226,476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,196.52/971,232.20 = 226,476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,196.52x = 971,232.20 × 226,476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,196.52x = 219,960,822,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,960,822,576.49/647,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,867.13

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