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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,430.96, 1,024,762.40 and 283,802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,430.96, 1,024,762.40 and 283,802.88 is: 425,544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,430.96 : 1,024,762.40 = 283,802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,430.96/1,024,762.40 = 283,802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,430.96x = 1,024,762.40 × 283,802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,430.96x = 290,830,520,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,830,520,435.71/683,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,544.84

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