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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,437.52, 1,016,158.04 and 228,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,437.52, 1,016,158.04 and 228,473.76 is: 342,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,437.52 : 1,016,158.04 = 228,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,437.52/1,016,158.04 = 228,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,437.52x = 1,016,158.04 × 228,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,437.52x = 232,165,448,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,165,448,153.03/677,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,711.23

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