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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,231.36, 1,023,349.52 and 208,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,231.36, 1,023,349.52 and 208,914.80 is: 313,372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,231.36 : 1,023,349.52 = 208,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,231.36/1,023,349.52 = 208,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,231.36x = 1,023,349.52 × 208,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,231.36x = 213,792,860,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,792,860,300.90/682,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,372.96

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