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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,966.29, 999,836.40 and 240,397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,966.29, 999,836.40 and 240,397.73 is: 360,375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,966.29 : 999,836.40 = 240,397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,966.29/999,836.40 = 240,397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,966.29x = 999,836.40 × 240,397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,966.29x = 240,358,396,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,358,396,533.18/666,966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,375.63

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