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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,487.78, 1,023,891.84 and 233,212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,487.78, 1,023,891.84 and 233,212.37 is: 349,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,487.78 : 1,023,891.84 = 233,212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,487.78/1,023,891.84 = 233,212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,487.78x = 1,023,891.84 × 233,212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,487.78x = 238,784,237,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,784,237,510.60/682,487.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,873.28

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