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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,801.60, 1,024,202.40 and 209,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,801.60, 1,024,202.40 and 209,486.20 is: 314,229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,801.60 : 1,024,202.40 = 209,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,801.60/1,024,202.40 = 209,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,801.60x = 1,024,202.40 × 209,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,801.60x = 214,556,268,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,556,268,806.88/682,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,229.30

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