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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,651.60, 804,977.40 and 241,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,651.60, 804,977.40 and 241,739.60 is: 362,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,651.60 : 804,977.40 = 241,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,651.60/804,977.40 = 241,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,651.60x = 804,977.40 × 241,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,651.60x = 194,594,914,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,594,914,685.04/536,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,609.40

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