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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,003.98, 1,027,251.09 and 235,598.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,003.98, 1,027,251.09 and 235,598.70 is: 353,310.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,003.98 : 1,027,251.09 = 235,598.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,003.98/1,027,251.09 = 235,598.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,003.98x = 1,027,251.09 × 235,598.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,003.98x = 242,019,021,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,019,021,377.58/685,003.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,310.39

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