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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,198.60, 1,023,511.74 and 283,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,198.60, 1,023,511.74 and 283,027.72 is: 424,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,198.60 : 1,023,511.74 = 283,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,198.60/1,023,511.74 = 283,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,198.60x = 1,023,511.74 × 283,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,198.60x = 289,682,194,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,682,194,165.43/682,198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,630.30

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