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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,994.27, 1,024,540.92 and 262,270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,994.27, 1,024,540.92 and 262,270.15 is: 393,424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,994.27 : 1,024,540.92 = 262,270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,994.27/1,024,540.92 = 262,270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,994.27x = 1,024,540.92 × 262,270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,994.27x = 268,706,498,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,706,498,208.19/682,994.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,424.23

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