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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,224.82, 1,026,505.98 and 234,952.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,224.82, 1,026,505.98 and 234,952.38 is: 352,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,224.82 : 1,026,505.98 = 234,952.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,224.82/1,026,505.98 = 234,952.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,224.82x = 1,026,505.98 × 234,952.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,224.82x = 241,180,023,085.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,180,023,085.23/684,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,486.52

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