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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,005.96, 1,025,957.10 and 240,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,005.96, 1,025,957.10 and 240,462.92 is: 360,676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,005.96 : 1,025,957.10 = 240,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,005.96/1,025,957.10 = 240,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,005.96x = 1,025,957.10 × 240,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,005.96x = 246,704,640,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,704,640,060.73/684,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,676.16

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