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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,382.52, 1,024,460.73 and 524,721.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,382.52, 1,024,460.73 and 524,721.66 is: 787,764.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,382.52 : 1,024,460.73 = 524,721.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,382.52/1,024,460.73 = 524,721.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,382.52x = 1,024,460.73 × 524,721.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,382.52x = 537,556,734,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,556,734,850.41/682,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,764.51

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