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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,961.86, 1,015,596.03 and 227,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,961.86, 1,015,596.03 and 227,670.40 is: 341,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,961.86 : 1,015,596.03 = 227,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,961.86/1,015,596.03 = 227,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,961.86x = 1,015,596.03 × 227,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,961.86x = 231,221,148,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,221,148,172.18/676,961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,557.13

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