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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,008.96, 1,025,961.60 and 240,465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,008.96, 1,025,961.60 and 240,465.92 is: 360,680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,008.96 : 1,025,961.60 = 240,465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,008.96/1,025,961.60 = 240,465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,008.96x = 1,025,961.60 × 240,465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,008.96x = 246,708,800,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,708,800,028.67/684,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,680.66

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