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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,837.76, 1,014,542.22 and 227,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,837.76, 1,014,542.22 and 227,132.24 is: 340,458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,837.76 : 1,014,542.22 = 227,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,837.76/1,014,542.22 = 227,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,837.76x = 1,014,542.22 × 227,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,837.76x = 230,435,247,003.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,435,247,003.17/676,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,458.62

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