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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,006.70, 1,008,010.05 and 228,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,006.70, 1,008,010.05 and 228,774.70 is: 343,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,006.70 : 1,008,010.05 = 228,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,006.70/1,008,010.05 = 228,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,006.70x = 1,008,010.05 × 228,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,006.70x = 230,607,196,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,607,196,785.74/672,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,162.05

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