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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,772.12, 836,508.74 and 242,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,772.12, 836,508.74 and 242,154 is: 363,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,772.12 : 836,508.74 = 242,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,772.12/836,508.74 = 242,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,772.12x = 836,508.74 × 242,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,772.12x = 202,563,936,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,563,936,215.19/557,772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,166.12

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