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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,002.70, 612,004.05 and 242,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,002.70, 612,004.05 and 242,114.70 is: 363,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,002.70 : 612,004.05 = 242,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,002.70/612,004.05 = 242,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,002.70x = 612,004.05 × 242,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,002.70x = 148,175,176,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,175,176,964.54/408,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,172.05

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