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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,239.29, 1,002,331.55 and 241,785.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,239.29, 1,002,331.55 and 241,785.23 is: 362,667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,239.29 : 1,002,331.55 = 241,785.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,239.29/1,002,331.55 = 241,785.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,239.29x = 1,002,331.55 × 241,785.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,239.29x = 242,348,958,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,348,958,132.42/668,239.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,667.93

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