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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,967.80, 1,016,919.30 and 228,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,967.80, 1,016,919.30 and 228,644.60 is: 342,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,967.80 : 1,016,919.30 = 228,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,967.80/1,016,919.30 = 228,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,967.80x = 1,016,919.30 × 228,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,967.80x = 232,513,106,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,513,106,580.78/677,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,955.97

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