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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,548.60, 971,063.70 and 226,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,548.60, 971,063.70 and 226,607.80 is: 339,820.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,548.60 : 971,063.70 = 226,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,548.60/971,063.70 = 226,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,548.60x = 971,063.70 × 226,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,548.60x = 220,050,608,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,050,608,716.86/647,548.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,820.99

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