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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,985.67, 1,024,528.25 and 262,261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,985.67, 1,024,528.25 and 262,261.55 is: 393,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,985.67 : 1,024,528.25 = 262,261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,985.67/1,024,528.25 = 262,261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,985.67x = 1,024,528.25 × 262,261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,985.67x = 268,694,362,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,694,362,842.57/682,985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,411.42

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