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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,578.60, 971,108.70 and 226,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,578.60, 971,108.70 and 226,637.80 is: 339,865.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,578.60 : 971,108.70 = 226,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,578.60/971,108.70 = 226,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,578.60x = 971,108.70 × 226,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,578.60x = 220,089,939,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,089,939,328.86/647,578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,865.99

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