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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,170.96, 1,018,697.52 and 229,881.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,170.96, 1,018,697.52 and 229,881.84 is: 344,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,170.96 : 1,018,697.52 = 229,881.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,170.96/1,018,697.52 = 229,881.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,170.96x = 1,018,697.52 × 229,881.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,170.96x = 234,180,060,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,180,060,301.04/679,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,802.82

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