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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,894.60, 971,129.10 and 226,953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,894.60, 971,129.10 and 226,953.80 is: 340,181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,894.60 : 971,129.10 = 226,953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,894.60/971,129.10 = 226,953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,894.60x = 971,129.10 × 226,953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,894.60x = 220,401,439,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,401,439,535.58/647,894.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,181.01

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