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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,787.20, 1,024,180.80 and 367,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,787.20, 1,024,180.80 and 367,859.20 is: 551,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,787.20 : 1,024,180.80 = 367,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,787.20/1,024,180.80 = 367,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,787.20x = 1,024,180.80 × 367,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,787.20x = 376,754,329,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,754,329,743.36/682,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,788.80

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