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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,701.06, 1,016,337.44 and 228,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,701.06, 1,016,337.44 and 228,317.20 is: 342,403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,701.06 : 1,016,337.44 = 228,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,701.06/1,016,337.44 = 228,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,701.06x = 1,016,337.44 × 228,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,701.06x = 232,047,318,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,047,318,555.97/677,701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,403.65

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