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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,447.93, 1,016,173.67 and 228,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,447.93, 1,016,173.67 and 228,484.16 is: 342,726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,447.93 : 1,016,173.67 = 228,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,447.93/1,016,173.67 = 228,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,447.93x = 1,016,173.67 × 228,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,447.93x = 232,179,581,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,179,581,180.78/677,447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,726.83

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