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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,831.20, 1,024,246.80 and 470,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,831.20, 1,024,246.80 and 470,254.80 is: 705,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,831.20 : 1,024,246.80 = 470,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,831.20/1,024,246.80 = 470,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,831.20x = 1,024,246.80 × 470,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,831.20x = 481,656,974,084.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,656,974,084.64/682,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,382.20

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