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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,887.40, 1,024,023.90 and 262,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,887.40, 1,024,023.90 and 262,023.40 is: 392,917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,887.40 : 1,024,023.90 = 262,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,887.40/1,024,023.90 = 262,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,887.40x = 1,024,023.90 × 262,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,887.40x = 268,318,223,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,318,223,959.26/682,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,917.23

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