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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,276.61, 1,024,809.78 and 227,875.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,276.61, 1,024,809.78 and 227,875.85 is: 341,778.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,276.61 : 1,024,809.78 = 227,875.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,276.61/1,024,809.78 = 227,875.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,276.61x = 1,024,809.78 × 227,875.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,276.61x = 233,529,399,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,529,399,705.81/683,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,778.71

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