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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,995.65, 1,024,542.98 and 262,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,995.65, 1,024,542.98 and 262,271.52 is: 393,426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,995.65 : 1,024,542.98 = 262,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,995.65/1,024,542.98 = 262,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,995.65x = 1,024,542.98 × 262,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,995.65x = 268,708,444,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,708,444,669.93/682,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,426.29

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