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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,566.81, 1,015,003.98 and 227,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,566.81, 1,015,003.98 and 227,253.20 is: 340,931.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,566.81 : 1,015,003.98 = 227,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,566.81/1,015,003.98 = 227,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,566.81x = 1,015,003.98 × 227,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,566.81x = 230,662,897,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,662,897,392.72/676,566.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,931.44

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