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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,807.08, 560,193.12 and 242,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,807.08, 560,193.12 and 242,521.20 is: 334,786.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,807.08 : 560,193.12 = 242,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,807.08/560,193.12 = 242,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,807.08x = 560,193.12 × 242,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,807.08x = 135,858,707,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,858,707,694.14/405,807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,786.44

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