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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,601.24, 1,003,049.52 and 247,877.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,601.24, 1,003,049.52 and 247,877.13 is: 371,870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,601.24 : 1,003,049.52 = 247,877.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,601.24/1,003,049.52 = 247,877.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,601.24x = 1,003,049.52 × 247,877.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,601.24x = 248,633,036,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,633,036,265.48/668,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,870.44

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