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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,051.26, 1,000,591.68 and 240,621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,051.26, 1,000,591.68 and 240,621.18 is: 360,937.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,051.26 : 1,000,591.68 = 240,621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,051.26/1,000,591.68 = 240,621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,051.26x = 1,000,591.68 × 240,621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,051.26x = 240,763,550,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,763,550,739.78/667,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,937.11

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