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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,312.56, 1,016,019.90 and 228,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,312.56, 1,016,019.90 and 228,034.72 is: 342,069.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,312.56 : 1,016,019.90 = 228,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,312.56/1,016,019.90 = 228,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,312.56x = 1,016,019.90 × 228,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,312.56x = 231,687,813,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,687,813,410.93/677,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,069.27

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