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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,996.70, 971,995.05 and 227,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,996.70, 971,995.05 and 227,315.10 is: 340,972.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,996.70 : 971,995.05 = 227,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,996.70/971,995.05 = 227,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,996.70x = 971,995.05 × 227,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,996.70x = 220,949,151,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,949,151,990.26/647,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,972.65

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