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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,852, 1,021,744.56 and 237,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,852, 1,021,744.56 and 237,620 is: 356,592.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,852 : 1,021,744.56 = 237,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,852/1,021,744.56 = 237,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,852x = 1,021,744.56 × 237,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,852x = 242,786,942,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,786,942,347.20/680,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,592.83

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