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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,863.20, 971,794.80 and 227,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,863.20, 971,794.80 and 227,181.60 is: 340,772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,863.20 : 971,794.80 = 227,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,863.20/971,794.80 = 227,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,863.20x = 971,794.80 × 227,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,863.20x = 220,773,897,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,773,897,535.68/647,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,772.40

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