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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,316.16, 1,002,574.32 and 241,951.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,316.16, 1,002,574.32 and 241,951.78 is: 362,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,316.16 : 1,002,574.32 = 241,951.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,316.16/1,002,574.32 = 241,951.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,316.16x = 1,002,574.32 × 241,951.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,316.16x = 242,574,641,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,574,641,306.29/668,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,963.90

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