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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,081.96, 1,022,841.44 and 232,839.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,081.96, 1,022,841.44 and 232,839.06 is: 349,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,081.96 : 1,022,841.44 = 232,839.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,081.96/1,022,841.44 = 232,839.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,081.96x = 1,022,841.44 × 232,839.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,081.96x = 238,157,439,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,157,439,418.65/682,081.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,162.50

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