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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,782.36, 1,023,359.08 and 317,550.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,782.36, 1,023,359.08 and 317,550.93 is: 475,947.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,782.36 : 1,023,359.08 = 317,550.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,782.36/1,023,359.08 = 317,550.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,782.36x = 1,023,359.08 × 317,550.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,782.36x = 324,968,627,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,968,627,577.94/682,782.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,947.60

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