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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,655.73, 1,040,566.89 and 244,283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,655.73, 1,040,566.89 and 244,283.66 is: 366,454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,655.73 : 1,040,566.89 = 244,283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,655.73/1,040,566.89 = 244,283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,655.73x = 1,040,566.89 × 244,283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,655.73x = 254,193,488,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,193,488,364.02/693,655.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,454.82

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