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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,777.52, 995,355.24 and 242,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,777.52, 995,355.24 and 242,758.96 is: 364,024.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,777.52 : 995,355.24 = 242,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,777.52/995,355.24 = 242,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,777.52x = 995,355.24 × 242,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,777.52x = 241,631,402,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,631,402,892.95/663,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,024.69

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