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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,997.74, 1,022,996.48 and 232,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,997.74, 1,022,996.48 and 232,718.60 is: 349,077.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,997.74 : 1,022,996.48 = 232,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,997.74/1,022,996.48 = 232,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,997.74x = 1,022,996.48 × 232,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,997.74x = 238,070,302,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,070,302,351.95/681,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,077.85

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