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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,964.80, 972,238.80 and 227,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,964.80, 972,238.80 and 227,542.40 is: 341,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,964.80 : 972,238.80 = 227,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,964.80/972,238.80 = 227,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,964.80x = 972,238.80 × 227,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,964.80x = 221,225,549,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,225,549,925.12/647,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,416.00

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