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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,842.81, 1,003,261.54 and 242,278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,842.81, 1,003,261.54 and 242,278.83 is: 363,417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,842.81 : 1,003,261.54 = 242,278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,842.81/1,003,261.54 = 242,278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,842.81x = 1,003,261.54 × 242,278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,842.81x = 243,069,032,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,069,032,095.20/668,842.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,417.28

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