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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,408.32, 1,023,743.66 and 261,651.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,408.32, 1,023,743.66 and 261,651.39 is: 392,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,408.32 : 1,023,743.66 = 261,651.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,408.32/1,023,743.66 = 261,651.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,408.32x = 1,023,743.66 × 261,651.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,408.32x = 267,863,951,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,863,951,642.69/682,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,527.38

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