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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,791.96, 1,024,237.14 and 262,067.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,791.96, 1,024,237.14 and 262,067.83 is: 393,120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,791.96 : 1,024,237.14 = 262,067.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,791.96/1,024,237.14 = 262,067.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,791.96x = 1,024,237.14 × 262,067.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,791.96x = 268,419,604,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,419,604,685.21/682,791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,120.63

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