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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,753.97, 1,016,335.63 and 228,391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,753.97, 1,016,335.63 and 228,391.08 is: 342,487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,753.97 : 1,016,335.63 = 228,391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,753.97/1,016,335.63 = 228,391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,753.97x = 1,016,335.63 × 228,391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,753.97x = 232,121,992,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,121,992,178.18/677,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,487.10

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