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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,543.85, 1,014,933.02 and 227,308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,543.85, 1,014,933.02 and 227,308.54 is: 341,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,543.85 : 1,014,933.02 = 227,308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,543.85/1,014,933.02 = 227,308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,543.85x = 1,014,933.02 × 227,308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,543.85x = 230,702,937,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,702,937,899.33/676,543.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,002.20

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