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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,590.10, 971,385.15 and 226,811.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,590.10, 971,385.15 and 226,811.30 is: 340,216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,590.10 : 971,385.15 = 226,811.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,590.10/971,385.15 = 226,811.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,590.10x = 971,385.15 × 226,811.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,590.10x = 220,321,128,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,321,128,672.20/647,590.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,216.95

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