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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,784.60, 1,024,176.90 and 430,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,784.60, 1,024,176.90 and 430,842.20 is: 646,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,784.60 : 1,024,176.90 = 430,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,784.60/1,024,176.90 = 430,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,784.60x = 1,024,176.90 × 430,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,784.60x = 441,258,628,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,258,628,785.18/682,784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,263.30

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