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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,997.40, 1,022,995.91 and 232,718.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,997.40, 1,022,995.91 and 232,718.23 is: 349,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,997.40 : 1,022,995.91 = 232,718.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,997.40/1,022,995.91 = 232,718.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,997.40x = 1,022,995.91 × 232,718.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,997.40x = 238,069,792,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,069,792,357.46/681,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,077.28

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