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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,702.62, 1,014,996.33 and 277,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,702.62, 1,014,996.33 and 277,229.34 is: 415,820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,702.62 : 1,014,996.33 = 277,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,702.62/1,014,996.33 = 277,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,702.62x = 1,014,996.33 × 277,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,702.62x = 281,386,762,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,386,762,668.32/676,702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,820.41

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