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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,465.07, 1,002,492.68 and 241,949.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,465.07, 1,002,492.68 and 241,949.85 is: 362,850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,465.07 : 1,002,492.68 = 241,949.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,465.07/1,002,492.68 = 241,949.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,465.07x = 1,002,492.68 × 241,949.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,465.07x = 242,552,952,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,552,952,342.35/668,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,850.60

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