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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,754, 1,003,207.17 and 242,490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,754, 1,003,207.17 and 242,490.62 is: 363,763.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,754 : 1,003,207.17 = 242,490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,754/1,003,207.17 = 242,490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,754x = 1,003,207.17 × 242,490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,754x = 243,268,323,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,268,323,625.71/668,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,763.54

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