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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,013.40, 1,023,125.22 and 232,629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,013.40, 1,023,125.22 and 232,629.28 is: 348,979.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,013.40 : 1,023,125.22 = 232,629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,013.40/1,023,125.22 = 232,629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,013.40x = 1,023,125.22 × 232,629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,013.40x = 238,008,883,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,008,883,278.44/682,013.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,979.78

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