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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,710.23, 1,028,633.02 and 236,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,710.23, 1,028,633.02 and 236,371.94 is: 354,581.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,710.23 : 1,028,633.02 = 236,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,710.23/1,028,633.02 = 236,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,710.23x = 1,028,633.02 × 236,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,710.23x = 243,139,981,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,139,981,303.60/685,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,581.24

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