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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,573.96, 1,027,731.12 and 236,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,573.96, 1,027,731.12 and 236,188 is: 354,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,573.96 : 1,027,731.12 = 236,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,573.96/1,027,731.12 = 236,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,573.96x = 1,027,731.12 × 236,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,573.96x = 242,737,757,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,737,757,770.56/685,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,065.02

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