Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,956.80, 994,579.20 and 242,232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 662,956.80, 994,579.20 and 242,232 is: 363,400.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,956.80 : 994,579.20 = 242,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,956.80/994,579.20 = 242,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,956.80x = 994,579.20 × 242,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,956.80x = 240,918,908,774.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,918,908,774.40/662,956.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,400.61
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