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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,972.98, 1,024,570.58 and 256,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,972.98, 1,024,570.58 and 256,542 is: 384,854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,972.98 : 1,024,570.58 = 256,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,972.98/1,024,570.58 = 256,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,972.98x = 1,024,570.58 × 256,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,972.98x = 262,845,384,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,845,384,451.65/682,972.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,854.73

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