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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,791.33, 1,024,236.20 and 262,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,791.33, 1,024,236.20 and 262,067.20 is: 393,119.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,791.33 : 1,024,236.20 = 262,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,791.33/1,024,236.20 = 262,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,791.33x = 1,024,236.20 × 262,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,791.33x = 268,418,716,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,418,716,928.55/682,791.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,119.69

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