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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,395.97, 1,017,377.89 and 222,881.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,395.97, 1,017,377.89 and 222,881.45 is: 334,251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,395.97 : 1,017,377.89 = 222,881.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,395.97/1,017,377.89 = 222,881.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,395.97x = 1,017,377.89 × 222,881.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,395.97x = 226,754,653,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,754,653,677.05/678,395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,251.18

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