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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,995.27, 1,024,542.42 and 262,271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,995.27, 1,024,542.42 and 262,271.15 is: 393,425.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,995.27 : 1,024,542.42 = 262,271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,995.27/1,024,542.42 = 262,271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,995.27x = 1,024,542.42 × 262,271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,995.27x = 268,707,918,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,707,918,717.18/682,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,425.74

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