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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,152, 972,179.04 and 227,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,152, 972,179.04 and 227,456 is: 341,166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,152 : 972,179.04 = 227,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,152/972,179.04 = 227,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,152x = 972,179.04 × 227,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,152x = 221,127,955,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,127,955,722.24/648,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,166.82

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