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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,931.82, 1,024,300.71 and 375,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,931.82, 1,024,300.71 and 375,279.24 is: 562,865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,931.82 : 1,024,300.71 = 375,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,931.82/1,024,300.71 = 375,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,931.82x = 1,024,300.71 × 375,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,931.82x = 384,398,791,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,398,791,980.26/682,931.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,865.55

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