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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,868.68, 1,016,544.06 and 228,468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,868.68, 1,016,544.06 and 228,468.80 is: 342,615.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,868.68 : 1,016,544.06 = 228,468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,868.68/1,016,544.06 = 228,468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,868.68x = 1,016,544.06 × 228,468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,868.68x = 232,248,601,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,248,601,535.33/677,868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,615.92

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