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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,617.81, 1,040,403.27 and 244,326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,617.81, 1,040,403.27 and 244,326.94 is: 366,482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,617.81 : 1,040,403.27 = 244,326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,617.81/1,040,403.27 = 244,326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,617.81x = 1,040,403.27 × 244,326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,617.81x = 254,198,548,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,198,548,854.65/693,617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,482.15

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