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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,994.15, 1,024,540.73 and 262,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,994.15, 1,024,540.73 and 262,270.02 is: 393,424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,994.15 : 1,024,540.73 = 262,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,994.15/1,024,540.73 = 262,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,994.15x = 1,024,540.73 × 262,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,994.15x = 268,706,317,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,706,317,747.92/682,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,424.04

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