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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,832.76, 1,014,534.72 and 227,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,832.76, 1,014,534.72 and 227,127.24 is: 340,451.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,832.76 : 1,014,534.72 = 227,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,832.76/1,014,534.72 = 227,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,832.76x = 1,014,534.72 × 227,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,832.76x = 230,428,470,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,428,470,837.77/676,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,451.12

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