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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,798.20, 1,015,159.94 and 227,472.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,798.20, 1,015,159.94 and 227,472.71 is: 341,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,798.20 : 1,015,159.94 = 227,472.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,798.20/1,015,159.94 = 227,472.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,798.20x = 1,015,159.94 × 227,472.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,798.20x = 230,921,177,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,921,177,275.10/676,798.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,196.50

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