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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,588.18, 1,021,689.63 and 282,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,588.18, 1,021,689.63 and 282,446.10 is: 423,382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,588.18 : 1,021,689.63 = 282,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,588.18/1,021,689.63 = 282,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,588.18x = 1,021,689.63 × 282,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,588.18x = 288,572,251,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,572,251,403.94/681,588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,382.12

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