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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,329.06, 569,004.48 and 242,574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,329.06, 569,004.48 and 242,574.12 is: 334,746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,329.06 : 569,004.48 = 242,574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,329.06/569,004.48 = 242,574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,329.06x = 569,004.48 × 242,574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,329.06x = 138,025,761,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,025,761,012.06/412,329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,746.62

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