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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,733.72, 1,024,232.70 and 261,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,733.72, 1,024,232.70 and 261,976.88 is: 393,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,733.72 : 1,024,232.70 = 261,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,733.72/1,024,232.70 = 261,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,733.72x = 1,024,232.70 × 261,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,733.72x = 268,325,287,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,325,287,139.98/682,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,016.02

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