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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,786.14, 1,016,623.86 and 228,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,786.14, 1,016,623.86 and 228,497.32 is: 342,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,786.14 : 1,016,623.86 = 228,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,786.14/1,016,623.86 = 228,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,786.14x = 1,016,623.86 × 228,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,786.14x = 232,295,827,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,295,827,458.06/677,786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,727.32

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