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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,073.76, 1,022,829.15 and 232,830.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,073.76, 1,022,829.15 and 232,830.86 is: 349,150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,073.76 : 1,022,829.15 = 232,830.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,073.76/1,022,829.15 = 232,830.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,073.76x = 1,022,829.15 × 232,830.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,073.76x = 238,146,186,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,146,186,386.54/682,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,150.19

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