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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,301.20, 1,023,013.86 and 283,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,301.20, 1,023,013.86 and 283,217.44 is: 424,644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,301.20 : 1,023,013.86 = 283,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,301.20/1,023,013.86 = 283,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,301.20x = 1,023,013.86 × 283,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,301.20x = 289,735,366,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,735,366,513.72/682,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,644.37

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