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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,958.80, 971,938.20 and 227,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,958.80, 971,938.20 and 227,082.80 is: 340,624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,958.80 : 971,938.20 = 227,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,958.80/971,938.20 = 227,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,958.80x = 971,938.20 × 227,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,958.80x = 220,710,447,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,710,447,882.96/647,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,624.20

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