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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,744.38, 1,019,398.89 and 224,233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,744.38, 1,019,398.89 and 224,233.68 is: 336,278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,744.38 : 1,019,398.89 = 224,233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,744.38/1,019,398.89 = 224,233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,744.38x = 1,019,398.89 × 224,233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,744.38x = 228,583,564,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,583,564,492.62/679,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,278.71

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