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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,649, 836,003.16 and 241,868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,649, 836,003.16 and 241,868.04 is: 362,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,649 : 836,003.16 = 241,868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,649/836,003.16 = 241,868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,649x = 836,003.16 × 241,868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,649x = 202,202,445,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,202,445,743.01/557,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,598.06

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