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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,098.39, 1,023,240.96 and 232,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,098.39, 1,023,240.96 and 232,698.60 is: 349,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,098.39 : 1,023,240.96 = 232,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,098.39/1,023,240.96 = 232,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,098.39x = 1,023,240.96 × 232,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,098.39x = 238,106,738,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,106,738,854.66/682,098.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,079.75

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