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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,163.20, 994,629.60 and 242,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,163.20, 994,629.60 and 242,222.40 is: 363,291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,163.20 : 994,629.60 = 242,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,163.20/994,629.60 = 242,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,163.20x = 994,629.60 × 242,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,163.20x = 240,921,568,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,921,568,823.04/663,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,291.52

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