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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,712.60, 970,856.10 and 226,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,712.60, 970,856.10 and 226,771.80 is: 339,908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,712.60 : 970,856.10 = 226,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,712.60/970,856.10 = 226,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,712.60x = 970,856.10 × 226,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,712.60x = 220,162,785,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,162,785,337.98/647,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,908.14

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