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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,714.43, 1,028,639.25 and 236,376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,714.43, 1,028,639.25 and 236,376.15 is: 354,587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,714.43 : 1,028,639.25 = 236,376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,714.43/1,028,639.25 = 236,376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,714.43x = 1,028,639.25 × 236,376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,714.43x = 243,145,785,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,145,785,653.89/685,714.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,587.53

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