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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,652.28, 836,008.20 and 241,871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,652.28, 836,008.20 and 241,871.36 is: 362,603.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,652.28 : 836,008.20 = 241,871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,652.28/836,008.20 = 241,871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,652.28x = 836,008.20 × 241,871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,652.28x = 202,206,440,305.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,206,440,305.15/557,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,603.09

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