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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,055.40, 1,023,891.90 and 402,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,055.40, 1,023,891.90 and 402,428.20 is: 603,235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,055.40 : 1,023,891.90 = 402,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,055.40/1,023,891.90 = 402,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,055.40x = 1,023,891.90 × 402,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,055.40x = 412,042,974,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,042,974,311.58/683,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,235.07

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