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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,733.22, 1,024,231.95 and 261,976.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,733.22, 1,024,231.95 and 261,976.38 is: 393,015.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,733.22 : 1,024,231.95 = 261,976.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,733.22/1,024,231.95 = 261,976.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,733.22x = 1,024,231.95 × 261,976.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,733.22x = 268,324,578,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,324,578,541.34/682,733.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,015.27

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