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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,228.35, 1,019,026.28 and 229,949.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,228.35, 1,019,026.28 and 229,949.27 is: 344,986.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,228.35 : 1,019,026.28 = 229,949.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,228.35/1,019,026.28 = 229,949.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,228.35x = 1,019,026.28 × 229,949.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,228.35x = 234,324,349,196.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,324,349,196.82/679,228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,986.11

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