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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,592.99, 1,003,037.13 and 247,868.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,592.99, 1,003,037.13 and 247,868.87 is: 371,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,592.99 : 1,003,037.13 = 247,868.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,592.99/1,003,037.13 = 247,868.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,592.99x = 1,003,037.13 × 247,868.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,592.99x = 248,621,674,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,621,674,965.96/668,592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,858.03

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