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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,792.46, 1,024,237.89 and 262,068.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,792.46, 1,024,237.89 and 262,068.33 is: 393,121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,792.46 : 1,024,237.89 = 262,068.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,792.46/1,024,237.89 = 262,068.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,792.46x = 1,024,237.89 × 262,068.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,792.46x = 268,420,313,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,420,313,355.02/682,792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,121.38

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