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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,821.30, 1,003,231.95 and 248,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,821.30, 1,003,231.95 and 248,010.10 is: 372,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,821.30 : 1,003,231.95 = 248,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,821.30/1,003,231.95 = 248,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,821.30x = 1,003,231.95 × 248,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,821.30x = 248,811,656,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,811,656,242.70/668,821.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,015.15

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