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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,300.89, 1,023,013.40 and 283,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,300.89, 1,023,013.40 and 283,217.13 is: 424,643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,300.89 : 1,023,013.40 = 283,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,300.89/1,023,013.40 = 283,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,300.89x = 1,023,013.40 × 283,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,300.89x = 289,734,917,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,734,917,683.46/682,300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,643.91

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