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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,869.26, 971,812.53 and 227,157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,869.26, 971,812.53 and 227,157.42 is: 340,739.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,869.26 : 971,812.53 = 227,157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,869.26/971,812.53 = 227,157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,869.26x = 971,812.53 × 227,157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,869.26x = 220,754,427,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,754,427,038.47/647,869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,739.16

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