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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,260.68, 1,021,255.62 and 231,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,260.68, 1,021,255.62 and 231,674.32 is: 347,295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,260.68 : 1,021,255.62 = 231,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,260.68/1,021,255.62 = 231,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,260.68x = 1,021,255.62 × 231,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,260.68x = 236,598,701,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,598,701,309.68/681,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,295.40

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