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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,251.35, 1,000,670.02 and 240,731.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,251.35, 1,000,670.02 and 240,731.73 is: 361,022.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,251.35 : 1,000,670.02 = 240,731.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,251.35/1,000,670.02 = 240,731.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,251.35x = 1,000,670.02 × 240,731.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,251.35x = 240,893,025,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,893,025,073.74/667,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,022.91

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