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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,581.68, 1,007,476.20 and 228,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,581.68, 1,007,476.20 and 228,246 is: 342,404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,581.68 : 1,007,476.20 = 228,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,581.68/1,007,476.20 = 228,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,581.68x = 1,007,476.20 × 228,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,581.68x = 229,952,412,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,952,412,745.20/671,581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,404.24

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