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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,039.52, 1,020,047.76 and 236,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,039.52, 1,020,047.76 and 236,796 is: 355,189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,039.52 : 1,020,047.76 = 236,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,039.52/1,020,047.76 = 236,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,039.52x = 1,020,047.76 × 236,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,039.52x = 241,543,229,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,543,229,376.96/680,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,189.99

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