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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,706.60, 971,559.90 and 226,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,706.60, 971,559.90 and 226,927.80 is: 340,391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,706.60 : 971,559.90 = 226,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,706.60/971,559.90 = 226,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,706.60x = 971,559.90 × 226,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,706.60x = 220,473,950,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,473,950,675.22/647,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,391.70

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