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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,362.99, 1,024,431.44 and 524,702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,362.99, 1,024,431.44 and 524,702.16 is: 787,735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,362.99 : 1,024,431.44 = 524,702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,362.99/1,024,431.44 = 524,702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,362.99x = 1,024,431.44 × 524,702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,362.99x = 537,521,386,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,521,386,716.40/682,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,735.26

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