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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,481.72, 1,033,966.62 and 240,087.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,481.72, 1,033,966.62 and 240,087.24 is: 360,041.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,481.72 : 1,033,966.62 = 240,087.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,481.72/1,033,966.62 = 240,087.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,481.72x = 1,033,966.62 × 240,087.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,481.72x = 248,242,192,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,242,192,047.93/689,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,041.73

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