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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,153.06, 1,016,522.46 and 228,719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,153.06, 1,016,522.46 and 228,719.70 is: 342,841.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,153.06 : 1,016,522.46 = 228,719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,153.06/1,016,522.46 = 228,719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,153.06x = 1,016,522.46 × 228,719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,153.06x = 232,498,712,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,498,712,094.46/678,153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,841.06

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