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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,327.03, 1,015,279.35 and 227,891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,327.03, 1,015,279.35 and 227,891.88 is: 341,598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,327.03 : 1,015,279.35 = 227,891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,327.03/1,015,279.35 = 227,891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,327.03x = 1,015,279.35 × 227,891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,327.03x = 231,373,918,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,373,918,942.08/677,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,598.53

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