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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,035.70, 612,053.55 and 242,147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,035.70, 612,053.55 and 242,147.70 is: 363,221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,035.70 : 612,053.55 = 242,147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,035.70/612,053.55 = 242,147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,035.70x = 612,053.55 × 242,147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,035.70x = 148,207,359,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,207,359,409.34/408,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,221.55

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