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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,382.97, 1,023,345.72 and 226,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,382.97, 1,023,345.72 and 226,869.14 is: 340,227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,382.97 : 1,023,345.72 = 226,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,382.97/1,023,345.72 = 226,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,382.97x = 1,023,345.72 × 226,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,382.97x = 232,165,558,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,165,558,302.35/682,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,227.66

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