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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,881.60, 971,109.60 and 226,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,881.60, 971,109.60 and 226,940.80 is: 340,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,881.60 : 971,109.60 = 226,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,881.60/971,109.60 = 226,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,881.60x = 971,109.60 × 226,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,881.60x = 220,384,389,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,384,389,511.68/647,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,161.52

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