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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,381.02, 1,024,458.48 and 524,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,381.02, 1,024,458.48 and 524,720.16 is: 787,762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,381.02 : 1,024,458.48 = 524,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,381.02/1,024,458.48 = 524,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,381.02x = 1,024,458.48 × 524,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,381.02x = 537,554,017,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,554,017,538.96/682,381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,762.26

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