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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,835.54, 1,016,043.82 and 228,401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,835.54, 1,016,043.82 and 228,401.10 is: 342,362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,835.54 : 1,016,043.82 = 228,401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,835.54/1,016,043.82 = 228,401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,835.54x = 1,016,043.82 × 228,401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,835.54x = 232,065,525,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,065,525,565.20/677,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,362.58

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