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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,441.58, 1,016,164.14 and 228,477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,441.58, 1,016,164.14 and 228,477.84 is: 342,717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,441.58 : 1,016,164.14 = 228,477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,441.58/1,016,164.14 = 228,477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,441.58x = 1,016,164.14 × 228,477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,441.58x = 232,170,987,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,170,987,792.66/677,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,717.36

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