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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,237.60, 1,026,259.20 and 234,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,237.60, 1,026,259.20 and 234,979.20 is: 352,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,237.60 : 1,026,259.20 = 234,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,237.60/1,026,259.20 = 234,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,237.60x = 1,026,259.20 × 234,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,237.60x = 241,149,565,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,149,565,808.64/684,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,435.42

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