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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,577.84, 1,015,020.48 and 227,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,577.84, 1,015,020.48 and 227,264.24 is: 340,947.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,577.84 : 1,015,020.48 = 227,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,577.84/1,015,020.48 = 227,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,577.84x = 1,015,020.48 × 227,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,577.84x = 230,677,857,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,677,857,971.64/676,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,947.99

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