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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,348.50, 1,023,522.75 and 239,116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,348.50, 1,023,522.75 and 239,116.50 is: 358,674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,348.50 : 1,023,522.75 = 239,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,348.50/1,023,522.75 = 239,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,348.50x = 1,023,522.75 × 239,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,348.50x = 244,741,177,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,741,177,650.38/682,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,674.75

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