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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,693.60, 971,540.40 and 226,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,693.60, 971,540.40 and 226,914.80 is: 340,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,693.60 : 971,540.40 = 226,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,693.60/971,540.40 = 226,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,693.60x = 971,540.40 × 226,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,693.60x = 220,456,895,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,456,895,557.92/647,693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,372.20

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