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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,356.60, 993,607.80 and 241,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,356.60, 993,607.80 and 241,723.60 is: 362,612.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,356.60 : 993,607.80 = 241,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,356.60/993,607.80 = 241,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,356.60x = 993,607.80 × 241,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,356.60x = 240,178,454,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,178,454,404.08/662,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,612.00

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