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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,280.04, 1,023,542.60 and 232,895.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,280.04, 1,023,542.60 and 232,895.81 is: 349,385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,280.04 : 1,023,542.60 = 232,895.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,280.04/1,023,542.60 = 232,895.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,280.04x = 1,023,542.60 × 232,895.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,280.04x = 238,378,777,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,378,777,778.79/682,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,385.54

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