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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,731.72, 1,024,229.70 and 261,974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,731.72, 1,024,229.70 and 261,974.88 is: 393,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,731.72 : 1,024,229.70 = 261,974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,731.72/1,024,229.70 = 261,974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,731.72x = 1,024,229.70 × 261,974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,731.72x = 268,322,452,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,322,452,749.94/682,731.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,013.02

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