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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,959.80, 971,939.70 and 227,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,959.80, 971,939.70 and 227,083.80 is: 340,625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,959.80 : 971,939.70 = 227,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,959.80/971,939.70 = 227,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,959.80x = 971,939.70 × 227,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,959.80x = 220,711,760,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,711,760,446.86/647,959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,625.70

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