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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,465.60, 804,698.40 and 241,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,465.60, 804,698.40 and 241,553.60 is: 362,330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,465.60 : 804,698.40 = 241,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,465.60/804,698.40 = 241,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,465.60x = 804,698.40 × 241,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,465.60x = 194,377,795,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,377,795,434.24/536,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,330.40

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