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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,980.62, 1,024,292.42 and 203,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,980.62, 1,024,292.42 and 203,079.18 is: 304,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,980.62 : 1,024,292.42 = 203,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,980.62/1,024,292.42 = 203,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,980.62x = 1,024,292.42 × 203,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,980.62x = 208,012,462,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,012,462,559.42/682,980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,565.69

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