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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,832.97, 1,024,381.28 and 262,076.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,832.97, 1,024,381.28 and 262,076.04 is: 393,164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,832.97 : 1,024,381.28 = 262,076.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,832.97/1,024,381.28 = 262,076.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,832.97x = 1,024,381.28 × 262,076.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,832.97x = 268,465,789,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,465,789,967.72/682,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,164.66

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