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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,263.12, 569,035.08 and 242,551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,263.12, 569,035.08 and 242,551.92 is: 334,787.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,263.12 : 569,035.08 = 242,551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,263.12/569,035.08 = 242,551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,263.12x = 569,035.08 × 242,551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,263.12x = 138,020,551,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,020,551,201.35/412,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,787.53

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