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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,872.20, 836,337.98 and 242,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,872.20, 836,337.98 and 242,091.24 is: 362,932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,872.20 : 836,337.98 = 242,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,872.20/836,337.98 = 242,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,872.20x = 836,337.98 × 242,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,872.20x = 202,470,098,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,470,098,637.30/557,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,932.76

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