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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,999.60, 994,499.40 and 242,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,999.60, 994,499.40 and 242,220.80 is: 363,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,999.60 : 994,499.40 = 242,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,999.60/994,499.40 = 242,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,999.60x = 994,499.40 × 242,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,999.60x = 240,888,440,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,888,440,267.52/662,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,331.20

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