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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,666.88, 1,024,457.43 and 283,308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,666.88, 1,024,457.43 and 283,308.03 is: 425,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,666.88 : 1,024,457.43 = 283,308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,666.88/1,024,457.43 = 283,308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,666.88x = 1,024,457.43 × 283,308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,666.88x = 290,237,016,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,237,016,312.16/682,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,151.75

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