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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,794.33, 1,024,240.70 and 262,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,794.33, 1,024,240.70 and 262,070.20 is: 393,124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,794.33 : 1,024,240.70 = 262,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,794.33/1,024,240.70 = 262,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,794.33x = 1,024,240.70 × 262,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,794.33x = 268,422,965,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,422,965,097.14/682,794.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,124.19

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