Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,277.80, 1,015,884.30 and 227,954.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 677,277.80, 1,015,884.30 and 227,954.60 is: 341,920.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,277.80 : 1,015,884.30 = 227,954.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,277.80/1,015,884.30 = 227,954.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,277.80x = 1,015,884.30 × 227,954.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,277.80x = 231,575,499,252.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,575,499,252.78/677,277.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,920.99
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