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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,430.58, 1,016,147.63 and 228,466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,430.58, 1,016,147.63 and 228,466.82 is: 342,700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,430.58 : 1,016,147.63 = 228,466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,430.58/1,016,147.63 = 228,466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,430.58x = 1,016,147.63 × 228,466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,430.58x = 232,156,013,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,156,013,643.39/677,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,700.82

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