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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,885.60, 971,115.60 and 226,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,885.60, 971,115.60 and 226,944.80 is: 340,167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,885.60 : 971,115.60 = 226,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,885.60/971,115.60 = 226,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,885.60x = 971,115.60 × 226,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,885.60x = 220,389,635,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,389,635,618.88/647,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,167.52

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