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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,475.24, 836,212.87 and 241,932.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,475.24, 836,212.87 and 241,932.15 is: 362,898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,475.24 : 836,212.87 = 241,932.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,475.24/836,212.87 = 241,932.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,475.24x = 836,212.87 × 241,932.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,475.24x = 202,306,776,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,306,776,438.32/557,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,898.23

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