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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,787, 1,027,647.06 and 241,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,787, 1,027,647.06 and 241,555 is: 362,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,787 : 1,027,647.06 = 241,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,787/1,027,647.06 = 241,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,787x = 1,027,647.06 × 241,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,787x = 248,233,285,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,233,285,578.30/684,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,497.08

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