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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,411.12, 1,023,178.64 and 283,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,411.12, 1,023,178.64 and 283,327.36 is: 424,809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,411.12 : 1,023,178.64 = 283,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,411.12/1,023,178.64 = 283,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,411.12x = 1,023,178.64 × 283,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,411.12x = 289,894,502,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,894,502,879.59/682,411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,809.17

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