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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,381.48, 1,027,874.94 and 236,084.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,381.48, 1,027,874.94 and 236,084.20 is: 354,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,381.48 : 1,027,874.94 = 236,084.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,381.48/1,027,874.94 = 236,084.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,381.48x = 1,027,874.94 × 236,084.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,381.48x = 242,665,032,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,665,032,909.95/685,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,058.35

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