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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,661.48, 1,040,575.56 and 244,289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,661.48, 1,040,575.56 and 244,289.50 is: 366,463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,661.48 : 1,040,575.56 = 244,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,661.48/1,040,575.56 = 244,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,661.48x = 1,040,575.56 × 244,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,661.48x = 254,201,683,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,201,683,264.62/693,661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,463.60

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