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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,242.97, 1,023,600.48 and 233,279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,242.97, 1,023,600.48 and 233,279.86 is: 350,000.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,242.97 : 1,023,600.48 = 233,279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,242.97/1,023,600.48 = 233,279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,242.97x = 1,023,600.48 × 233,279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,242.97x = 238,785,376,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,785,376,670.33/682,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,000.49

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