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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,022.52, 1,022,717.88 and 255,241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,022.52, 1,022,717.88 and 255,241.89 is: 382,744.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,022.52 : 1,022,717.88 = 255,241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,022.52/1,022,717.88 = 255,241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,022.52x = 1,022,717.88 × 255,241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,022.52x = 261,040,444,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,040,444,627.99/682,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,744.61

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