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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,581.60, 971,199.60 and 226,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,581.60, 971,199.60 and 226,813.60 is: 340,159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,581.60 : 971,199.60 = 226,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,581.60/971,199.60 = 226,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,581.60x = 971,199.60 × 226,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,581.60x = 220,281,277,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,281,277,594.56/647,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,159.88

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