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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,583.72, 1,023,045.53 and 482,961.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,583.72, 1,023,045.53 and 482,961.65 is: 723,855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,583.72 : 1,023,045.53 = 482,961.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,583.72/1,023,045.53 = 482,961.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,583.72x = 1,023,045.53 × 482,961.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,583.72x = 494,091,749,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,091,749,663.89/682,583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,855.17

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