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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,166.02, 1,017,389.25 and 222,791.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,166.02, 1,017,389.25 and 222,791.76 is: 334,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,166.02 : 1,017,389.25 = 222,791.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,166.02/1,017,389.25 = 222,791.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,166.02x = 1,017,389.25 × 222,791.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,166.02x = 226,665,941,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,665,941,612.58/678,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,233.71

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