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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,858.22, 1,016,527.23 and 228,457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,858.22, 1,016,527.23 and 228,457.98 is: 342,599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,858.22 : 1,016,527.23 = 228,457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,858.22/1,016,527.23 = 228,457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,858.22x = 1,016,527.23 × 228,457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,858.22x = 232,233,757,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,233,757,580.80/677,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,599.31

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