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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,786, 1,027,645.56 and 241,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,786, 1,027,645.56 and 241,554 is: 362,495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,786 : 1,027,645.56 = 241,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,786/1,027,645.56 = 241,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,786x = 1,027,645.56 × 241,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,786x = 248,231,895,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,231,895,600.24/684,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,495.58

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