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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,667.88, 1,024,458.94 and 283,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,667.88, 1,024,458.94 and 283,309.04 is: 425,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,667.88 : 1,024,458.94 = 283,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,667.88/1,024,458.94 = 283,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,667.88x = 1,024,458.94 × 283,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,667.88x = 290,238,478,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,238,478,810.82/682,667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,153.27

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