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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,963.80, 972,237.30 and 227,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,963.80, 972,237.30 and 227,541.40 is: 341,414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,963.80 : 972,237.30 = 227,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,963.80/972,237.30 = 227,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,963.80x = 972,237.30 × 227,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,963.80x = 221,224,236,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,224,236,374.22/647,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,414.50

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