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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,087.32, 1,023,210 and 226,719.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,087.32, 1,023,210 and 226,719.27 is: 340,105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,087.32 : 1,023,210 = 226,719.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,087.32/1,023,210 = 226,719.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,087.32x = 1,023,210 × 226,719.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,087.32x = 231,981,424,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,981,424,256.70/682,087.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,105.17

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