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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,008.40, 1,023,117.71 and 232,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,008.40, 1,023,117.71 and 232,624.28 is: 348,972.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,008.40 : 1,023,117.71 = 232,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,008.40/1,023,117.71 = 232,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,008.40x = 1,023,117.71 × 232,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,008.40x = 238,002,020,644.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,002,020,644.00/682,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,972.27

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