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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,535.39, 1,027,673.36 and 236,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,535.39, 1,027,673.36 and 236,149.44 is: 354,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,535.39 : 1,027,673.36 = 236,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,535.39/1,027,673.36 = 236,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,535.39x = 1,027,673.36 × 236,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,535.39x = 242,684,485,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,684,485,646.30/685,535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,007.23

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