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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,586.10, 971,206.35 and 226,818.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,586.10, 971,206.35 and 226,818.10 is: 340,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,586.10 : 971,206.35 = 226,818.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,586.10/971,206.35 = 226,818.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,586.10x = 971,206.35 × 226,818.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,586.10x = 220,287,179,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,287,179,014.94/647,586.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,166.63

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