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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,542.85, 1,014,931.52 and 227,307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,542.85, 1,014,931.52 and 227,307.53 is: 341,000.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,542.85 : 1,014,931.52 = 227,307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,542.85/1,014,931.52 = 227,307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,542.85x = 1,014,931.52 × 227,307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,542.85x = 230,701,579,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,701,579,183.54/676,542.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,000.69

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