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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,078.52, 1,022,836.29 and 232,835.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,078.52, 1,022,836.29 and 232,835.63 is: 349,157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,078.52 : 1,022,836.29 = 232,835.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,078.52/1,022,836.29 = 232,835.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,078.52x = 1,022,836.29 × 232,835.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,078.52x = 238,152,725,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,152,725,981.70/682,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,157.34

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