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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,204.90, 971,244.74 and 226,484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,204.90, 971,244.74 and 226,484.42 is: 339,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,204.90 : 971,244.74 = 226,484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,204.90/971,244.74 = 226,484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,204.90x = 971,244.74 × 226,484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,204.90x = 219,971,797,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,971,797,326.94/647,204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,879.69

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