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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,543.60, 1,014,932.65 and 227,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,543.60, 1,014,932.65 and 227,308.28 is: 341,001.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,543.60 : 1,014,932.65 = 227,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,543.60/1,014,932.65 = 227,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,543.60x = 1,014,932.65 × 227,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,543.60x = 230,702,596,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,702,596,956.40/676,543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,001.82

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