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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,437.60, 1,023,559.20 and 233,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,437.60, 1,023,559.20 and 233,179.20 is: 349,735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,437.60 : 1,023,559.20 = 233,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,437.60/1,023,559.20 = 233,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,437.60x = 1,023,559.20 × 233,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,437.60x = 238,672,715,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,672,715,408.64/682,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,735.59

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