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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,599.33, 1,018,762.33 and 230,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,599.33, 1,018,762.33 and 230,005.44 is: 344,792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,599.33 : 1,018,762.33 = 230,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,599.33/1,018,762.33 = 230,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,599.33x = 1,018,762.33 × 230,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,599.33x = 234,320,877,823.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,320,877,823.32/679,599.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,792.68

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