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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,417.20, 1,023,625.80 and 482,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,417.20, 1,023,625.80 and 482,962.80 is: 724,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,417.20 : 1,023,625.80 = 482,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,417.20/1,023,625.80 = 482,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,417.20x = 1,023,625.80 × 482,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,417.20x = 494,373,182,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,373,182,520.24/682,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,444.20

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