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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,492.72, 1,033,983.10 and 240,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,492.72, 1,033,983.10 and 240,098.24 is: 360,058.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,492.72 : 1,033,983.10 = 240,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,492.72/1,033,983.10 = 240,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,492.72x = 1,033,983.10 × 240,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,492.72x = 248,257,522,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,257,522,499.74/689,492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,058.22

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