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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,854, 1,021,747.56 and 237,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,854, 1,021,747.56 and 237,622 is: 356,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,854 : 1,021,747.56 = 237,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,854/1,021,747.56 = 237,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,854x = 1,021,747.56 × 237,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,854x = 242,789,698,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,789,698,702.32/680,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,595.83

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