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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,824, 1,015,252.32 and 227,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,824, 1,015,252.32 and 227,550.72 is: 341,331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,824 : 1,015,252.32 = 227,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,824/1,015,252.32 = 227,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,824x = 1,015,252.32 × 227,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,824x = 231,021,396,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,021,396,397.67/676,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,331.57

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