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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,859.22, 1,016,528.73 and 228,458.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,859.22, 1,016,528.73 and 228,458.98 is: 342,600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,859.22 : 1,016,528.73 = 228,458.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,859.22/1,016,528.73 = 228,458.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,859.22x = 1,016,528.73 × 228,458.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,859.22x = 232,235,116,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,235,116,796.50/677,859.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,600.81

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