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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,621.60, 804,932.40 and 241,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,621.60, 804,932.40 and 241,709.60 is: 362,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,621.60 : 804,932.40 = 241,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,621.60/804,932.40 = 241,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,621.60x = 804,932.40 × 241,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,621.60x = 194,559,888,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,559,888,431.04/536,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,564.40

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