Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,277.96, 1,024,811.79 and 227,877.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 683,277.96, 1,024,811.79 and 227,877.20 is: 341,780.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,277.96 : 1,024,811.79 = 227,877.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,277.96/1,024,811.79 = 227,877.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,277.96x = 1,024,811.79 × 227,877.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,277.96x = 233,531,236,108.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,531,236,108.13/683,277.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,780.72
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