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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,795.39, 1,016,696.57 and 228,520.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,795.39, 1,016,696.57 and 228,520.15 is: 342,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,795.39 : 1,016,696.57 = 228,520.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,795.39/1,016,696.57 = 228,520.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,795.39x = 1,016,696.57 × 228,520.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,795.39x = 232,335,648,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,335,648,996.54/677,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,781.40

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