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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,686.60, 971,357.10 and 226,918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,686.60, 971,357.10 and 226,918.60 is: 340,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,686.60 : 971,357.10 = 226,918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,686.60/971,357.10 = 226,918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,686.60x = 971,357.10 × 226,918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,686.60x = 220,418,993,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,418,993,232.06/647,686.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,317.36

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