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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,679.99, 941,502.57 and 228,328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,679.99, 941,502.57 and 228,328.12 is: 342,485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,679.99 : 941,502.57 = 228,328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,679.99/941,502.57 = 228,328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,679.99x = 941,502.57 × 228,328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,679.99x = 214,971,511,783.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,971,511,783.27/627,679.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,485.85

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