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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,280.54, 1,023,543.35 and 232,896.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,280.54, 1,023,543.35 and 232,896.31 is: 349,386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,280.54 : 1,023,543.35 = 232,896.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,280.54/1,023,543.35 = 232,896.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,280.54x = 1,023,543.35 × 232,896.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,280.54x = 238,379,469,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,379,469,340.04/682,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,386.29

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