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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,506.81, 1,023,322.82 and 283,423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,506.81, 1,023,322.82 and 283,423.05 is: 424,952.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,506.81 : 1,023,322.82 = 283,423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,506.81/1,023,322.82 = 283,423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,506.81x = 1,023,322.82 × 283,423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,506.81x = 290,033,273,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,033,273,361.89/682,506.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,952.94

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