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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,324.14, 1,023,048.26 and 283,240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,324.14, 1,023,048.26 and 283,240.38 is: 424,678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,324.14 : 1,023,048.26 = 283,240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,324.14/1,023,048.26 = 283,240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,324.14x = 1,023,048.26 × 283,240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,324.14x = 289,768,577,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,768,577,920.74/682,324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,678.77

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