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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,791.71, 1,024,236.77 and 262,067.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,791.71, 1,024,236.77 and 262,067.58 is: 393,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,791.71 : 1,024,236.77 = 262,067.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,791.71/1,024,236.77 = 262,067.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,791.71x = 1,024,236.77 × 262,067.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,791.71x = 268,419,250,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,419,250,350.58/682,791.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,120.26

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