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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,546.60, 971,060.70 and 226,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,546.60, 971,060.70 and 226,605.80 is: 339,817.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,546.60 : 971,060.70 = 226,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,546.60/971,060.70 = 226,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,546.60x = 971,060.70 × 226,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,546.60x = 220,047,986,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,047,986,772.06/647,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,817.99

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