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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,920.51, 1,024,140.24 and 227,388.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,920.51, 1,024,140.24 and 227,388.05 is: 341,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,920.51 : 1,024,140.24 = 227,388.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,920.51/1,024,140.24 = 227,388.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,920.51x = 1,024,140.24 × 227,388.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,920.51x = 232,877,246,979.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,877,246,979.43/682,920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,001.98

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