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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,279.54, 1,023,541.85 and 232,895.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,279.54, 1,023,541.85 and 232,895.31 is: 349,384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,279.54 : 1,023,541.85 = 232,895.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,279.54/1,023,541.85 = 232,895.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,279.54x = 1,023,541.85 × 232,895.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,279.54x = 238,378,091,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,378,091,336.01/682,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,384.79

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