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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,664.94, 836,027.16 and 241,884.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,664.94, 836,027.16 and 241,884.10 is: 362,622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,664.94 : 836,027.16 = 241,884.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,664.94/836,027.16 = 241,884.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,664.94x = 836,027.16 × 241,884.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,664.94x = 202,221,677,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,221,677,172.16/557,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,622.18

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