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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,792.02, 1,024,237.23 and 262,067.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,792.02, 1,024,237.23 and 262,067.89 is: 393,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,792.02 : 1,024,237.23 = 262,067.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,792.02/1,024,237.23 = 262,067.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,792.02x = 1,024,237.23 × 262,067.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,792.02x = 268,419,689,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,419,689,725.55/682,792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,120.72

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