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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,993.15, 1,024,539.23 and 262,269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,993.15, 1,024,539.23 and 262,269.02 is: 393,422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,993.15 : 1,024,539.23 = 262,269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,993.15/1,024,539.23 = 262,269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,993.15x = 1,024,539.23 × 262,269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,993.15x = 268,704,903,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,704,903,020.68/682,993.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,422.55

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