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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,668.07, 1,023,423.72 and 283,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,668.07, 1,023,423.72 and 283,059.43 is: 424,349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,668.07 : 1,023,423.72 = 283,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,668.07/1,023,423.72 = 283,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,668.07x = 1,023,423.72 × 283,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,668.07x = 289,689,734,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,689,734,831.68/682,668.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,349.33

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