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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,051, 1,026,091.08 and 234,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,051, 1,026,091.08 and 234,769.92 is: 352,159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,051 : 1,026,091.08 = 234,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,051/1,026,091.08 = 234,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,051x = 1,026,091.08 × 234,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,051x = 240,895,320,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,895,320,764.31/684,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,159.88

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