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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,939.59, 1,000,097.99 and 240,419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,939.59, 1,000,097.99 and 240,419.24 is: 360,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,939.59 : 1,000,097.99 = 240,419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,939.59/1,000,097.99 = 240,419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,939.59x = 1,000,097.99 × 240,419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,939.59x = 240,442,792,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,442,792,478.74/666,939.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,516.60

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