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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,636.52, 1,023,191.48 and 255,761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,636.52, 1,023,191.48 and 255,761.66 is: 383,356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,636.52 : 1,023,191.48 = 255,761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,636.52/1,023,191.48 = 255,761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,636.52x = 1,023,191.48 × 255,761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,636.52x = 261,693,151,422.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,693,151,422.66/682,636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,356.51

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