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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,843.05, 1,024,721.73 and 283,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,843.05, 1,024,721.73 and 283,484.16 is: 425,416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,843.05 : 1,024,721.73 = 283,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,843.05/1,024,721.73 = 283,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,843.05x = 1,024,721.73 × 283,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,843.05x = 290,492,378,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,492,378,862.80/682,843.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,416.03

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