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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,212.32, 1,023,423.72 and 232,828.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,212.32, 1,023,423.72 and 232,828.04 is: 349,277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,212.32 : 1,023,423.72 = 232,828.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,212.32/1,023,423.72 = 232,828.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,212.32x = 1,023,423.72 × 232,828.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,212.32x = 238,281,738,817.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,281,738,817.11/682,212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,277.98

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