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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,259.83, 1,026,281.93 and 228,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,259.83, 1,026,281.93 and 228,847.60 is: 343,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,259.83 : 1,026,281.93 = 228,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,259.83/1,026,281.93 = 228,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,259.83x = 1,026,281.93 × 228,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,259.83x = 234,862,156,603.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,862,156,603.87/684,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,235.34

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