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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,396.23, 1,023,725.56 and 261,639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,396.23, 1,023,725.56 and 261,639.30 is: 392,509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,396.23 : 1,023,725.56 = 261,639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,396.23/1,023,725.56 = 261,639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,396.23x = 1,023,725.56 × 261,639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,396.23x = 267,846,838,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,846,838,910.51/682,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,509.26

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