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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,861.37, 1,003,289.30 and 242,297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,861.37, 1,003,289.30 and 242,297.31 is: 363,444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,861.37 : 1,003,289.30 = 242,297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,861.37/1,003,289.30 = 242,297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,861.37x = 1,003,289.30 × 242,297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,861.37x = 243,094,298,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,094,298,541.78/668,861.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,444.97

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