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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,303, 993,602.63 and 241,578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,303, 993,602.63 and 241,578.88 is: 362,422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,303 : 993,602.63 = 241,578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,303/993,602.63 = 241,578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,303x = 993,602.63 × 241,578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,303x = 240,033,410,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,033,410,520.45/662,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,422.35

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