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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,958.20, 1,024,437.30 and 209,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,958.20, 1,024,437.30 and 209,644.60 is: 314,466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,958.20 : 1,024,437.30 = 209,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,958.20/1,024,437.30 = 209,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,958.20x = 1,024,437.30 × 209,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,958.20x = 214,767,747,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,767,747,983.58/682,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,466.90

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