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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,679.26, 1,011,675 and 225,238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,679.26, 1,011,675 and 225,238.58 is: 337,743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,679.26 : 1,011,675 = 225,238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,679.26/1,011,675 = 225,238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,679.26x = 1,011,675 × 225,238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,679.26x = 227,868,240,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,868,240,421.50/674,679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,743.06

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