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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,549.64, 1,023,824.91 and 283,083.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,549.64, 1,023,824.91 and 283,083.15 is: 424,624.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,549.64 : 1,023,824.91 = 283,083.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,549.64/1,023,824.91 = 283,083.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,549.64x = 1,023,824.91 × 283,083.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,549.64x = 289,827,585,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,827,585,472.17/682,549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,624.92

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