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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,003.20, 1,008,004.80 and 228,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,003.20, 1,008,004.80 and 228,771.20 is: 343,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,003.20 : 1,008,004.80 = 228,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,003.20/1,008,004.80 = 228,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,003.20x = 1,008,004.80 × 228,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,003.20x = 230,602,467,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,602,467,701.76/672,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,156.80

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