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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,638.60, 971,285.10 and 226,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,638.60, 971,285.10 and 226,870.60 is: 340,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,638.60 : 971,285.10 = 226,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,638.60/971,285.10 = 226,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,638.60x = 971,285.10 × 226,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,638.60x = 220,356,033,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,356,033,408.06/647,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,245.37

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