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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,999.20, 611,998.80 and 242,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,999.20, 611,998.80 and 242,111.20 is: 363,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,999.20 : 611,998.80 = 242,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,999.20/611,998.80 = 242,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,999.20x = 611,998.80 × 242,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,999.20x = 148,171,763,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,171,763,866.56/407,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,166.80

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