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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.60, 971,999.40 and 227,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.60, 971,999.40 and 227,220.80 is: 340,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.60 : 971,999.40 = 227,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.60/971,999.40 = 227,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.60x = 971,999.40 × 227,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.60x = 220,858,481,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,858,481,267.52/647,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,831.20

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