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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,949.34, 1,029,074.40 and 230,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,949.34, 1,029,074.40 and 230,524.26 is: 345,836.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,949.34 : 1,029,074.40 = 230,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,949.34/1,029,074.40 = 230,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,949.34x = 1,029,074.40 × 230,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,949.34x = 237,226,614,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,226,614,544.94/685,949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,836.93

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