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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,007.66, 993,159.12 and 241,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,007.66, 993,159.12 and 241,283.55 is: 361,979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,007.66 : 993,159.12 = 241,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,007.66/993,159.12 = 241,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,007.66x = 993,159.12 × 241,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,007.66x = 239,632,958,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,632,958,188.48/662,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,979.13

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