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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,724.08, 1,024,252.44 and 227,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,724.08, 1,024,252.44 and 227,314.48 is: 341,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,724.08 : 1,024,252.44 = 227,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,724.08/1,024,252.44 = 227,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,724.08x = 1,024,252.44 × 227,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,724.08x = 232,827,410,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,827,410,787.33/682,724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,027.10

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