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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,906.05, 1,003,356.24 and 242,341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,906.05, 1,003,356.24 and 242,341.86 is: 363,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,906.05 : 1,003,356.24 = 242,341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,906.05/1,003,356.24 = 242,341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,906.05x = 1,003,356.24 × 242,341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,906.05x = 243,155,217,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,155,217,444.21/668,906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,511.76

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