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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,599.83, 1,018,763.08 and 230,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,599.83, 1,018,763.08 and 230,005.94 is: 344,793.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,599.83 : 1,018,763.08 = 230,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,599.83/1,018,763.08 = 230,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,599.83x = 1,018,763.08 × 230,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,599.83x = 234,321,559,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,321,559,852.70/679,599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,793.43

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