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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,943.60, 971,202.60 and 227,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,943.60, 971,202.60 and 227,002.80 is: 340,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,943.60 : 971,202.60 = 227,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,943.60/971,202.60 = 227,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,943.60x = 971,202.60 × 227,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,943.60x = 220,465,709,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,465,709,567.28/647,943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,254.48

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