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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,787.65, 1,015,144.12 and 227,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,787.65, 1,015,144.12 and 227,462.12 is: 341,180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,787.65 : 1,015,144.12 = 227,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,787.65/1,015,144.12 = 227,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,787.65x = 1,015,144.12 × 227,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,787.65x = 230,906,837,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,906,837,726.58/676,787.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,180.63

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