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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,542.96, 1,016,467.83 and 228,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,542.96, 1,016,467.83 and 228,251.56 is: 342,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,542.96 : 1,016,467.83 = 228,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,542.96/1,016,467.83 = 228,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,542.96x = 1,016,467.83 × 228,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,542.96x = 232,010,367,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,010,367,887.32/677,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,429.01

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