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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,250.98, 1,026,121.20 and 234,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,250.98, 1,026,121.20 and 234,844.32 is: 352,178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,250.98 : 1,026,121.20 = 234,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,250.98/1,026,121.20 = 234,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,250.98x = 1,026,121.20 × 234,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,250.98x = 240,978,735,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,978,735,451.58/684,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,178.87

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