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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,638.02, 1,023,193.74 and 255,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,638.02, 1,023,193.74 and 255,763.16 is: 383,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,638.02 : 1,023,193.74 = 255,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,638.02/1,023,193.74 = 255,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,638.02x = 1,023,193.74 × 255,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,638.02x = 261,695,264,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,695,264,234.62/682,638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,358.76

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