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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,732.85, 1,024,231.39 and 261,976.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,732.85, 1,024,231.39 and 261,976.01 is: 393,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,732.85 : 1,024,231.39 = 261,976.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,732.85/1,024,231.39 = 261,976.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,732.85x = 1,024,231.39 × 261,976.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,732.85x = 268,324,047,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,324,047,092.86/682,732.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,014.70

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