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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,655.60, 971,310.60 and 226,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,655.60, 971,310.60 and 226,887.60 is: 340,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,655.60 : 971,310.60 = 226,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,655.60/971,310.60 = 226,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,655.60x = 971,310.60 × 226,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,655.60x = 220,378,330,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,378,330,888.56/647,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,270.86

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