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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,498.32, 1,002,542.55 and 241,983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,498.32, 1,002,542.55 and 241,983.10 is: 362,900.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,498.32 : 1,002,542.55 = 241,983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,498.32/1,002,542.55 = 241,983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,498.32x = 1,002,542.55 × 241,983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,498.32x = 242,598,354,130.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,598,354,130.91/668,498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,900.47

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