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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,660.80, 1,027,861.08 and 236,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,660.80, 1,027,861.08 and 236,274.72 is: 354,194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,660.80 : 1,027,861.08 = 236,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,660.80/1,027,861.08 = 236,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,660.80x = 1,027,861.08 × 236,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,660.80x = 242,857,588,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,857,588,875.90/685,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,194.94

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