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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,539.93, 1,020,903.28 and 231,140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,539.93, 1,020,903.28 and 231,140.13 is: 346,741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,539.93 : 1,020,903.28 = 231,140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,539.93/1,020,903.28 = 231,140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,539.93x = 1,020,903.28 × 231,140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,539.93x = 235,971,716,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,971,716,856.63/680,539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,741.91

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