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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,313, 993,617.58 and 241,588.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,313, 993,617.58 and 241,588.86 is: 362,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,313 : 993,617.58 = 241,588.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,313/993,617.58 = 241,588.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,313x = 993,617.58 × 241,588.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,313x = 240,046,938,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,046,938,428.16/662,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,437.30

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