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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,745.60, 971,445.60 and 226,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,745.60, 971,445.60 and 226,977.60 is: 340,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,745.60 : 971,445.60 = 226,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,745.60/971,445.60 = 226,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,745.60x = 971,445.60 × 226,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,745.60x = 220,496,390,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,496,390,818.56/647,745.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,405.85

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