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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,435.46, 1,016,154.95 and 228,471.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,435.46, 1,016,154.95 and 228,471.71 is: 342,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,435.46 : 1,016,154.95 = 228,471.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,435.46/1,016,154.95 = 228,471.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,435.46x = 1,016,154.95 × 228,471.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,435.46x = 232,162,652,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,162,652,828.33/677,435.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,708.15

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