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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,595.60, 971,393.40 and 226,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,595.60, 971,393.40 and 226,816.80 is: 340,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,595.60 : 971,393.40 = 226,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,595.60/971,393.40 = 226,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,595.60x = 971,393.40 × 226,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,595.60x = 220,328,342,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,328,342,529.12/647,595.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,225.20

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