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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,246.40, 1,024,869.60 and 240,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,246.40, 1,024,869.60 and 240,014.40 is: 360,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,246.40 : 1,024,869.60 = 240,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,246.40/1,024,869.60 = 240,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,246.40x = 1,024,869.60 × 240,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,246.40x = 245,983,462,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,983,462,122.24/683,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,021.60

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