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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,718.60, 970,865.10 and 226,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,718.60, 970,865.10 and 226,777.80 is: 339,917.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,718.60 : 970,865.10 = 226,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,718.60/970,865.10 = 226,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,718.60x = 970,865.10 × 226,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,718.60x = 220,170,651,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,170,651,474.78/647,718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,917.14

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