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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,940.60, 971,198.10 and 226,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,940.60, 971,198.10 and 226,999.80 is: 340,249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,940.60 : 971,198.10 = 226,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,940.60/971,198.10 = 226,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,940.60x = 971,198.10 × 226,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,940.60x = 220,461,774,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,461,774,460.38/647,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,249.98

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