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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,256.83, 1,026,277.43 and 228,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,256.83, 1,026,277.43 and 228,844.60 is: 343,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,256.83 : 1,026,277.43 = 228,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,256.83/1,026,277.43 = 228,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,256.83x = 1,026,277.43 × 228,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,256.83x = 234,858,052,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,858,052,428.90/684,256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,230.85

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