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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,336.59, 1,014,521.29 and 227,072.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,336.59, 1,014,521.29 and 227,072.12 is: 340,613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,336.59 : 1,014,521.29 = 227,072.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,336.59/1,014,521.29 = 227,072.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,336.59x = 1,014,521.29 × 227,072.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,336.59x = 230,369,494,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,369,494,465.15/676,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,613.68

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