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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,344, 1,023,516 and 239,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,344, 1,023,516 and 239,112 is: 358,668

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,344 : 1,023,516 = 239,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,344/1,023,516 = 239,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,344x = 1,023,516 × 239,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,344x = 244,734,957,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,734,957,792/682,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,668

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