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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,231.44, 1,023,349.56 and 208,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,231.44, 1,023,349.56 and 208,914.72 is: 313,372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,231.44 : 1,023,349.56 = 208,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,231.44/1,023,349.56 = 208,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,231.44x = 1,023,349.56 × 208,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,231.44x = 213,792,786,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,792,786,789.52/682,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,372.81

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