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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,294.20, 992,879.70 and 241,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,294.20, 992,879.70 and 241,324.60 is: 361,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,294.20 : 992,879.70 = 241,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,294.20/992,879.70 = 241,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,294.20x = 992,879.70 × 241,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,294.20x = 239,606,296,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,606,296,450.62/662,294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,782.27

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