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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,248.98, 1,026,118.20 and 234,842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,248.98, 1,026,118.20 and 234,842.32 is: 352,175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,248.98 : 1,026,118.20 = 234,842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,248.98/1,026,118.20 = 234,842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,248.98x = 1,026,118.20 × 234,842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,248.98x = 240,975,978,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,975,978,682.22/684,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,175.87

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