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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,372.15, 1,034,086.04 and 240,138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,372.15, 1,034,086.04 and 240,138.45 is: 360,217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,372.15 : 1,034,086.04 = 240,138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,372.15/1,034,086.04 = 240,138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,372.15x = 1,034,086.04 × 240,138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,372.15x = 248,323,817,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,323,817,611.55/689,372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,217.37

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