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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,720.68, 995,269.66 and 242,702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,720.68, 995,269.66 and 242,702.12 is: 363,939.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,720.68 : 995,269.66 = 242,702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,720.68/995,269.66 = 242,702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,720.68x = 995,269.66 × 242,702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,720.68x = 241,554,056,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,554,056,453.68/663,720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,939.33

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