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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,081.91, 1,022,841.36 and 232,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,081.91, 1,022,841.36 and 232,839 is: 349,162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,081.91 : 1,022,841.36 = 232,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,081.91/1,022,841.36 = 232,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,081.91x = 1,022,841.36 × 232,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,081.91x = 238,157,359,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,157,359,421.04/682,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,162.41

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