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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,672.96, 1,017,841.23 and 229,383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,672.96, 1,017,841.23 and 229,383.86 is: 344,018.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,672.96 : 1,017,841.23 = 229,383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,672.96/1,017,841.23 = 229,383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,672.96x = 1,017,841.23 × 229,383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,672.96x = 233,476,345,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,476,345,115.34/678,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,018.93

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