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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,751.84, 1,024,176.66 and 262,027.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,751.84, 1,024,176.66 and 262,027.71 is: 393,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,751.84 : 1,024,176.66 = 262,027.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,751.84/1,024,176.66 = 262,027.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,751.84x = 1,024,176.66 × 262,027.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,751.84x = 268,362,663,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,362,663,872.65/682,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,060.33

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