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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,217.13, 560,540.60 and 242,841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,217.13, 560,540.60 and 242,841.34 is: 335,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,217.13 : 560,540.60 = 242,841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,217.13/560,540.60 = 242,841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,217.13x = 560,540.60 × 242,841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,217.13x = 136,122,432,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,122,432,191.51/406,217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,097.72

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