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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,411.20, 1,016,116.80 and 227,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,411.20, 1,016,116.80 and 227,982.70 is: 341,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,411.20 : 1,016,116.80 = 227,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,411.20/1,016,116.80 = 227,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,411.20x = 1,016,116.80 × 227,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,411.20x = 231,657,051,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,657,051,579.36/677,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,974.05

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