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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,524.16, 1,023,347.92 and 283,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,524.16, 1,023,347.92 and 283,440.32 is: 424,978.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,524.16 : 1,023,347.92 = 283,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,524.16/1,023,347.92 = 283,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,524.16x = 1,023,347.92 × 283,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,524.16x = 290,058,061,916.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,058,061,916.13/682,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,978.45

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