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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,431.96, 1,024,763.90 and 283,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,431.96, 1,024,763.90 and 283,803.88 is: 425,546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,431.96 : 1,024,763.90 = 283,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,431.96/1,024,763.90 = 283,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,431.96x = 1,024,763.90 × 283,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,431.96x = 290,831,970,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,831,970,903.93/683,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,546.34

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