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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,004.30, 1,008,006.45 and 228,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,004.30, 1,008,006.45 and 228,772.30 is: 343,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,004.30 : 1,008,006.45 = 228,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,004.30/1,008,006.45 = 228,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,004.30x = 1,008,006.45 × 228,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,004.30x = 230,603,953,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,603,953,981.34/672,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,158.45

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