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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,329.16, 1,023,055.76 and 283,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,329.16, 1,023,055.76 and 283,245.40 is: 424,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,329.16 : 1,023,055.76 = 283,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,329.16/1,023,055.76 = 283,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,329.16x = 1,023,055.76 × 283,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,329.16x = 289,775,837,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,775,837,963.50/682,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,686.29

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