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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,825, 1,015,253.82 and 227,551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,825, 1,015,253.82 and 227,551.72 is: 341,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,825 : 1,015,253.82 = 227,551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,825/1,015,253.82 = 227,551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,825x = 1,015,253.82 × 227,551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,825x = 231,022,752,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,022,752,977.57/676,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,333.07

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