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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,436.69, 1,014,748.22 and 227,285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,436.69, 1,014,748.22 and 227,285.89 is: 340,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,436.69 : 1,014,748.22 = 227,285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,436.69/1,014,748.22 = 227,285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,436.69x = 1,014,748.22 × 227,285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,436.69x = 230,637,950,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,637,950,339.96/676,436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,960.14

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