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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,822.85, 1,024,366.10 and 262,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,822.85, 1,024,366.10 and 262,065.92 is: 393,149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,822.85 : 1,024,366.10 = 262,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,822.85/1,024,366.10 = 262,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,822.85x = 1,024,366.10 × 262,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,822.85x = 268,451,437,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,451,437,981.15/682,822.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,149.47

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