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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,573.73, 1,003,008.22 and 247,849.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,573.73, 1,003,008.22 and 247,849.61 is: 371,829.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,573.73 : 1,003,008.22 = 247,849.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,573.73/1,003,008.22 = 247,849.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,573.73x = 1,003,008.22 × 247,849.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,573.73x = 248,595,196,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,595,196,153.79/668,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,829.14

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