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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,308.74, 1,004,362.04 and 242,877.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,308.74, 1,004,362.04 and 242,877.84 is: 364,461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,308.74 : 1,004,362.04 = 242,877.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,308.74/1,004,362.04 = 242,877.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,308.74x = 1,004,362.04 × 242,877.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,308.74x = 243,937,282,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,937,282,853.19/669,308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,461.52

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