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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,072.12, 1,014,228.88 and 226,939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,072.12, 1,014,228.88 and 226,939.28 is: 340,449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,072.12 : 1,014,228.88 = 226,939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,072.12/1,014,228.88 = 226,939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,072.12x = 1,014,228.88 × 226,939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,072.12x = 230,168,371,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,168,371,782.41/676,072.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,449.44

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