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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,502.60, 992,253.90 and 240,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,502.60, 992,253.90 and 240,723.80 is: 361,085.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,502.60 : 992,253.90 = 240,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,502.60/992,253.90 = 240,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,502.60x = 992,253.90 × 240,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,502.60x = 238,859,129,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,859,129,372.82/661,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,085.70

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