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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,493.80, 1,023,740.62 and 233,218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,493.80, 1,023,740.62 and 233,218.54 is: 349,827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,493.80 : 1,023,740.62 = 233,218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,493.80/1,023,740.62 = 233,218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,493.80x = 1,023,740.62 × 233,218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,493.80x = 238,755,292,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,755,292,735.10/682,493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,827.78

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