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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,795.33, 1,024,242.20 and 262,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,795.33, 1,024,242.20 and 262,071.20 is: 393,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,795.33 : 1,024,242.20 = 262,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,795.33/1,024,242.20 = 262,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,795.33x = 1,024,242.20 × 262,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,795.33x = 268,424,382,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,424,382,444.64/682,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,125.69

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