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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,643.59, 1,014,981.85 and 227,370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,643.59, 1,014,981.85 and 227,370.97 is: 341,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,643.59 : 1,014,981.85 = 227,370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,643.59/1,014,981.85 = 227,370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,643.59x = 1,014,981.85 × 227,370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,643.59x = 230,777,402,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,777,402,691.99/676,643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,061.98

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