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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,657.19, 836,015.53 and 241,876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,657.19, 836,015.53 and 241,876.26 is: 362,610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,657.19 : 836,015.53 = 241,876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,657.19/836,015.53 = 241,876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,657.19x = 836,015.53 × 241,876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,657.19x = 202,212,309,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,212,309,698.32/557,657.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,610.42

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