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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,438.82, 1,016,160 and 228,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,438.82, 1,016,160 and 228,475.08 is: 342,713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,438.82 : 1,016,160 = 228,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,438.82/1,016,160 = 228,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,438.82x = 1,016,160 × 228,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,438.82x = 232,167,237,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,167,237,292.80/677,438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,713.22

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