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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,333.08, 569,010 and 242,578.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,333.08, 569,010 and 242,578.12 is: 334,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,333.08 : 569,010 = 242,578.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,333.08/569,010 = 242,578.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,333.08x = 569,010 × 242,578.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,333.08x = 138,029,376,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,029,376,061.20/412,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,752.13

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