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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,709.98, 1,028,632.64 and 236,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,709.98, 1,028,632.64 and 236,371.69 is: 354,580.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,709.98 : 1,028,632.64 = 236,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,709.98/1,028,632.64 = 236,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,709.98x = 1,028,632.64 × 236,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,709.98x = 243,139,635,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,139,635,505.96/685,709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,580.86

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