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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,701.70, 991,052.55 and 240,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,701.70, 991,052.55 and 240,279.30 is: 360,418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,701.70 : 991,052.55 = 240,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,701.70/991,052.55 = 240,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,701.70x = 991,052.55 × 240,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,701.70x = 238,129,412,977.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,129,412,977.22/660,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,418.95

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