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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,913.70, 1,024,370.55 and 233,485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,913.70, 1,024,370.55 and 233,485.20 is: 350,227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,913.70 : 1,024,370.55 = 233,485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,913.70/1,024,370.55 = 233,485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,913.70x = 1,024,370.55 × 233,485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,913.70x = 239,175,362,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,175,362,740.86/682,913.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,227.80

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