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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,541.65, 1,008,560.97 and 223,178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,541.65, 1,008,560.97 and 223,178.76 is: 334,684.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,541.65 : 1,008,560.97 = 223,178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,541.65/1,008,560.97 = 223,178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,541.65x = 1,008,560.97 × 223,178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,541.65x = 225,089,386,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,089,386,669.00/672,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,684.68

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