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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,568.64, 1,002,192 and 247,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,568.64, 1,002,192 and 247,731.52 is: 371,352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,568.64 : 1,002,192 = 247,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,568.64/1,002,192 = 247,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,568.64x = 1,002,192 × 247,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,568.64x = 248,274,547,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,274,547,491.84/668,568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,352.37

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