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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,242.02, 560,574.87 and 242,866.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,242.02, 560,574.87 and 242,866.24 is: 335,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,242.02 : 560,574.87 = 242,866.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,242.02/560,574.87 = 242,866.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,242.02x = 560,574.87 × 242,866.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,242.02x = 136,144,708,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,144,708,112.51/406,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,132.02

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