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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,947.34, 1,027,165.59 and 235,540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,947.34, 1,027,165.59 and 235,540.98 is: 353,223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,947.34 : 1,027,165.59 = 235,540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,947.34/1,027,165.59 = 235,540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,947.34x = 1,027,165.59 × 235,540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,947.34x = 241,939,589,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,939,589,690.88/684,947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,223.64

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