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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,309, 993,611.58 and 241,584.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,309, 993,611.58 and 241,584.86 is: 362,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,309 : 993,611.58 = 241,584.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,309/993,611.58 = 241,584.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,309x = 993,611.58 × 241,584.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,309x = 240,041,514,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,041,514,448.68/662,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,431.30

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