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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,368.23, 1,020,783 and 301,236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,368.23, 1,020,783 and 301,236.75 is: 451,957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,368.23 : 1,020,783 = 301,236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,368.23/1,020,783 = 301,236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,368.23x = 1,020,783 × 301,236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,368.23x = 307,497,353,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,497,353,375.25/680,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,957.25

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