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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,751.47, 1,016,331.89 and 228,388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,751.47, 1,016,331.89 and 228,388.58 is: 342,483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,751.47 : 1,016,331.89 = 228,388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,751.47/1,016,331.89 = 228,388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,751.47x = 1,016,331.89 × 228,388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,751.47x = 232,118,590,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,118,590,942.21/677,751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,483.35

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