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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,310.70, 972,466.05 and 227,629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,310.70, 972,466.05 and 227,629.10 is: 341,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,310.70 : 972,466.05 = 227,629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,310.70/972,466.05 = 227,629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,310.70x = 972,466.05 × 227,629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,310.70x = 221,361,571,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,361,571,742.06/648,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,443.65

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