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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,489.62, 1,000,140.42 and 239,989.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,489.62, 1,000,140.42 and 239,989.79 is: 360,130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,489.62 : 1,000,140.42 = 239,989.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,489.62/1,000,140.42 = 239,989.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,489.62x = 1,000,140.42 × 239,989.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,489.62x = 240,023,484,365.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,023,484,365.61/666,489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,130.87

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